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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking a non-competitive quote for the repair of a Q Exactive Plus mass spectrometer with a Biopharma Option. The instrument is currently not operational due to a failed control board and requires an urgent repair to continue critical work. The repair will be performed by Thermo Electron North America LLC, the only manufacturer of the Q Exactive Plus mass spectrometer. The scope of work includes the provision of a Quadupole Electronic II unit and the installation of the unit and repair of the associated critical instrumentation. The company has 60 days to complete the repair once the order is received. • The Q Exactive Plus mass spectrometer is used for proteomics support at the Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) • The instrument requires an urgent repair with a replacement control board to continue critical work • The control board needed for the repair is unique to this instrumentation and not available in unused form from other manufacturers or service providers • Thermo Electron NA will provide the needed control board and the service engineer to utilize this board for the needed repair • The repair will occur at the Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, MT • The repair will be monitored by a FTE staff scientist and its successful repair will be verified