The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a non-competitive purchase order to Thermo Electron North America for a one-year maintenance service plan for an ELEMENT 2 ICPMS mass spectrometer. The service period begins July 1, 2026, and the spectrometer is located at the USGS laboratory in Reston, VA. The company retains sole control over replacement parts, software, and service for this proprietary equipment. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. No budget amount is specified.