FY26 Wavelength Dispersive Xray (WDXRF) Spectrometer Transport

The State of Illinois, through the Finance & Administration division (FINADMIN494), awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Malvern Panalytical on August 20, 2026, with a contract value of $26,797.60 and a completion date of December 31, 2026. The single line item encompasses the disconnection, relocation, and reconnection of a Malvern Panalytical Zetium 4 kilowatt Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer equipped with a 3-position sample changer. This analytical instrument represents specialized laboratory equipment requiring professional handling and reinstallation.

The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establish uniform contractual requirements including payment procedures under the Illinois Prompt Payment Act, insurance obligations (general commercial liability minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence), record maintenance for three years, and a twelve-month warranty on equipment performance and freedom from defects. The prime contractor is responsible for the complete service scope within the four-month performance period ending December 31, 2026, with invoicing procedures and payment subject to standard state procurement protocols and appropriation availability.