Minimum Requirements Document (MRD).pdf
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This is a Minimum Requirements Document (MRD) dated 10 September 2026 for the procurement of analytical laboratory equipment by USAFSAM/OEA (United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Health Division).
The requirement is for two (2) Liquid Chromatograph Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (LC-ICP-MS) units to support the Industrial Hygiene Laboratory's transition from legacy Hexavalent Chromium IC-UV/Vis methodology to modern LC-ICP-MS analysis. This procurement is driven by ACGIH Occupational Exposure Limits compliance needs and anticipated annual testing volume exceeding 3,700 samples to meet DoD/DAF analytical demand. Each system must include a dedicated Windows 11 computer and operate with Mass Hunter software featuring Advanced Acquisition and Chromatographic data analysis capabilities. Key technical specifications include: bio-inert liquid chromatograph components to prevent chromium contamination; a multisampler for high-volume throughput; a quaternary pump with extended pH range and high salt compatibility; a multicolumn thermostat; electrical requirements of 200-240 Vac 50/60 Hz at 24 amps with a separate chiller operating on 208-230 Vac 60 Hz at 12.2 amps; and custom comma-delimited data export format compatible with the Laboratory Information System. The vendor must provide complete installation at the designated facility, comprehensive online training, and ongoing technical support.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT (MRD)
Title: Liquid Chromatograph Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (LC-ICP-MS)
Document Date: 10 September 2026
Background: The Industrial Hygiene Laboratory (IHL) currently operates one (1) LC-ICP-MS instrument.
Transitioning the legacy Hexavalent Chromium IC-UV/Vis analytical line to modern LC-ICP-MS methodology is necessary to comply with ACGIH Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs). With an annual testing volume exceeding 3,700 samples, procuring two (2) additional LC-ICP-MS systems is essential to satisfy DoD/DAF analytical demand and support mission workload.
Scope: USAFSAM/OEA requires two (2) Liquid Chromatograph Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass
Spectrometer (LC-ICP-MS) units. This will give the Industrial Hygiene Laboratory (IHL) the capability for the analysis of Hexavalent and Trivalent Chromium in customer supplied samples.
Requirement/Salient Characteristics: The Liquid Chromatograph-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass
Spectrometer must possess the following salient characteristics:
• Shall come with a dedicated computer that runs on Windows 11.
• Shall be capable of ultra-low-level quantification of Chromium.
• Shall operate with Mass Hunter software with Advanced Acquisition and Chromatographic data analysis option.
• Shall export data in a custom, comma-delimited text format for import into a Laboratory
Information System. The Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) report format must be editable to integrate with the current LIMS
• The Liquid Chromatograph components shall be bio-inert to prevent Chromium contamination.
• Shall include Multisampler for high volume throughput.
• Shall include Quaternary Pump with extended pH range and high salt compatibility.
• Shall include Multicolumn Thermostat (MCT).
• Shall operate on 200-240 Vac 50/60 Hz 24 amps (3 prong grounded plug).
• Shall include chiller that shall operate on 208-230 Vac 60 Hz 12.2 amps.
• Shall provide for the complete installation of the LC-ICP-MS systems at the designated facility
• Shall provide comprehensive online training and technical support.
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