J--SERVICE FOR ELEMENT 2 ICPMS MASS SPECTROMETER

The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a non-competitive purchase order for the UNITY ESSENTIAL SUPPORT PLAN-APG-MASS SP maintenance service plan for the ELEMENT 2 ICPMS mass spectrometer. The mass spectrometer is located at the USGS Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Laboratory in the Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center/Minerals Program, Reston, VA. • The service is for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2026. • The mass spectrometer was built by Thermo Electron North America. • The company retains sole control of all materials used in its manufacture, all replacement parts, particularly of electronic board design, software architecture, and service. • The NAICS code is 811210. • The size standard is $34 million.