Description
The FDA is seeking quotations for two high‑performance laboratory chromatography systems to be delivered to two separate FDA facilities. One is a Thermo Scientific Vanquish Neo UHPLC system for the Center for Veterinary Medicine in Laurel, MD, including a 12‑month warranty and two days of on‑site LC support. The second is a Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS‑6000 High‑Performance Ion Chromatography system for the National Forensic Chemistry Center in Cincinnati, OH, with installation, start‑up, and analyst training for up to five FDA personnel. Both systems must meet detailed technical specifications, be new, fully operational upon acceptance, and include warranty coverage. The award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach; all offers must include itemized pricing, country of origin, and compliance documentation.
• Two separate delivery locations (MD & OH) with distinct lead times (6 weeks ARO for UHPLC; 30 days for IC system).
• Required on‑site support: 2 days LC support for UHPLC; installation/start‑up and analyst training for IC system.
• 12‑month warranty on both systems, beginning upon Government acceptance.
• Award based on lowest price that meets all technical requirements (LPTA).
• No small‑business set‑aside; open to all qualified vendors.
• All quotations to be submitted electronically per SAM.gov instructions; questions due 9/14/2026.