J--THERMO ELECTRON FOR ICAP ANNUAL MAINTENANCE - BASE YEAR

Description: The U.S. Geological Survey, within the Department of the Interior, issued a sole-source justification for annual maintenance of an iCAP RQ Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS, serial number ICAPRQ0040). The work requires Thermo-certified service engineers using proprietary diagnostic software, manufacturer-specific procedures, authorized parts, and specialized components. The notice identifies Thermo Electron North America LLC as the only qualified source; the contract was awarded August 31, 2026, and the notice is scheduled to become inactive October 1, 2026.