AGO461700 BCI MX908 Services RFQ

The Ohio Attorney General's Office (AGO), specifically the Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) Laboratory Division, is soliciting quotations for maintenance, repair, and Reachback services for Multi-Mission Handheld Mass Spectrometer (MX908) equipment through Request for Quotations (RFQ) #AGO-BCI-LAB-0525-24. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide manufacturer-authorized maintenance and repair services for 10 specific mass spectrometer instruments, with critical requirements including 48-hour response times, loaner instrument provisions, remote software updates, and data review services. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in MX908 maintenance and support services and submit two client references with a comprehensive capability statement. The contract period will run from June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms. Quotes must be submitted via Ohio Buys by May 28, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time, with the award to be made to the lowest-priced responsible and responsive submission. The evaluation will focus on vendor qualifications, service capabilities, response times, and pricing competitiveness.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. All work must be conducted within the United States, and the contract will be managed as an independent contractor arrangement, with the vendor responsible for all business expenses including wages, insurance, and taxes. While the specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documentation, the scope covers maintenance services for 10 mass spectrometer instruments, suggesting a potential contract value that would reflect comprehensive technical support and equipment maintenance. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors with demonstrated expertise in mass spectrometer maintenance and technical support services. The contract structure allows for potential future renewals, indicating the AGO's intent to establish a long-term relationship with a qualified service provider capable of meeting the specialized technical requirements of the BCI Laboratory Division's mass spectrometer equipment maintenance needs.