# Maintenance Plan for Mass Spectrometry Instrument

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/75n98026q00413

- Solicitation number: 75N98026Q00413
- Notice type: Presolicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: National Institutes of Health
- Contracting office: National Institutes of Health Olao (75N980)
- NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Product or service code: J066 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
- Place of performance: Maryland
- County: Montgomery County (FIPS 24031). https://abierto.us/counties/montgomery-county-md-24031
- First posted: May 20, 2026
- Last posted: May 20, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d15e6ddfa7aa4dcdb207dc5863292582/view

## Description

The objective of this requirement is to provide preventive maintenance for the LC/MS/MS system to ensure the continued and reliable measurement of dehydroascorbic acid and vitamin C in human and cellular samples.

**Service Specifications:** · The service plan shall provide full-service maintenance coverage for the Waters XEVO TQS micro-LC/MS/MS system. · The coverage shall include Waters FlexCHOICE mySystem service plan for a period of twelve (12) months. · The service plan shall include a minimum of one (1) scheduled Performance Maintenance (PM) visit during the coverage period. · Preventive maintenance shall be performed using Waters Quality Parts and standardized service protocols by a certified Waters Field Service Specialist. · The service plan shall include repair services, including parts, labor, and technical support necessary to maintain system performance. · The service plan shall provide access to trained and authorized service personnel for troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of the system. · The service level shall be standard, with standard response time for service requests. · The coverage shall include support for all listed system components and modules under the service agreement. · The service plan shall ensure the system operates at peak performance through proactive maintenance and support services. · The equipment covered under this agreement shall not be classified as obsolete or limited support status.

Maintenance Requirements - The plan provides preventive maintenance (PM) to keep the system operating at peak performance. - At least one scheduled PM visit is included during the 12-month coverage period. Maintenance is performed using: - Waters Quality Parts - Standardized service protocols - Certified Waters Field Service Specialists - Coverage includes repairs due to normal use, including parts, labor, and service.

## Publications

- May 20, 2026: Presolicitation, due June 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice d15e6ddfa7aa4dcdb207dc5863292582. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d15e6ddfa7aa4dcdb207dc5863292582/view

## Points of contact

- John Burton, burtonjo@mail.nih.gov

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