# Service Contract for Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa25q0291 - Solicitation number: 1232SA25Q0291 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation) - Status: Awarded to Thermo Electron North America LLC for $85,477.08 - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Agricultural Research Service - Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA) - NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance - Product or service code: J066 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Kearneysville, West Virginia - County: Jefferson County (FIPS 54037). https://abierto.us/counties/jefferson-county-wv-54037 - First posted: June 30, 2025 - Last posted: September 15, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4b9b2ae4bdcc412181825c773f8905a9/view ## Description Amend to extend due date, open unrestricted, and include updated attachment 1 - Statement of Work. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0291 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. The associated NAICS Code is 811210 and the Small Business Size Standard is $34.0M. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires Service Contract for Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS). The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is: NEA Appalachian Fruit Research Laboratory 2217 Wiltshire Road Kearneysville, WV 25430 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Reference the attached RFQ submission document section 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time, on or before July 16, 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to Amber Sampson at amber.sampson@usda.gov. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Thermo Electron North America LLC (UEI CMBPHDRMCS51) - Contract: 1232SA25P0286, purchase order - Obligated: $16,100.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received - Link: award number 1232SA25P0286 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA25P0286_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - June 30, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice c4ca9b22d26f4bb0893e3f2369fd4d11. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c4ca9b22d26f4bb0893e3f2369fd4d11/view - July 9, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice d0ae2073bce84f4c9c7dc220ac1efb5a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d0ae2073bce84f4c9c7dc220ac1efb5a/view - September 15, 2025: Award notice. Notice 4b9b2ae4bdcc412181825c773f8905a9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4b9b2ae4bdcc412181825c773f8905a9/view ## Points of contact - Amber Sampson, amber.sampson@usda.gov, 9708513730 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa25q0291.