This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 - Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued under the authority of FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for maintenance to a Sciex 6500+ QTRAP Mass Spectrometer. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05 effective 08/13/2019.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219 with a small business size standard of $20.5 Million. This acquisition is being procured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Only quotes submitted by qualified small business concerns will be considered for award.

The National Institute for Standard and Technology (NIST), Chemical Sciences Division, requires repair and maintenance services for a Sciex 6500+ QTRAP Mass Spectrometer, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).