Maintenance agreement for Thermo Fisher Vanquish Liquid Chromatographer and Orbitrap Exploris 240 Mass Spectrometer

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is being offered a one‑year service‑plan agreement by Thermo Fisher Scientific to maintain a Thermo Fisher Vanquish Liquid Chromatographer (including binary pump, split sampler, column compartment) and an Orbitrap Exploris 240 Mass Spectrometer. The plan provides on‑site corrective maintenance with a 3‑day response target, remote technical support, an annual preventive‑maintenance visit, software/firmware updates, and discounts on parts, accessories, and training. Pricing for the base year is $51,808, with optional renewal years at slightly higher rates. Acceptance requires a signed proposal and a purchase order referencing the quotation number; a billable pre‑inspection visit is required within 30 days of purchase (or covered by the preventive‑maintenance entitlement). The contract term runs from 30 Sept 2026 to 29 Sept 2027 and may be renewed annually. • Covers four key instrument components (Vanquish pump, sampler, column, Orbitrap system). • 3‑business‑day onsite response, 50 % faster than standard billing customers. • One scheduled annual preventive‑maintenance visit plus remote support. • 10 % discount on spare parts, accessories, consumables, and training. • Option to add operational qualification/re‑qualification services. • Payment due within 30 days of invoice; price valid through 30 Sept 2026.