AGO461700 BCI MX908 Services Training Consumables RFQ

The Ohio Attorney General's Office (AGO), specifically the Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) Laboratory Division, is soliciting quotes through RFQ #AGO-BCI-LAB-0525-23 for maintenance, repair, and Reachback services for Multi-Mission Handheld Mass Spectrometer (MX908) equipment located in Mahoning County. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide manufacturer authorized maintenance and repair services, user training, and consumable items for 16 mass spectrometer instruments with warranties expiring between 2025-2026. Required deliverables include two on-site Operator Training Courses and two on-site Operator Training Add-On Courses, each consisting of 4-6 hours of instruction for 10-20 participants, as well as specific consumable items like 100 Foam-tipped Applicator Swabs and 100 Trace Sampling Swabs. The initial contract term will run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms. Key procurement dates include an RFQ issue date of May 12, 2025, an inquiry deadline of May 16, 2025, and a quote submission deadline of May 28, 2025. The AGO will award the contract to the lowest-priced responsible and responsive submission, with all work to be conducted within the United States.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. All work must be performed within the United States, and the vendor will be responsible for covering their own business expenses. The RFQ is subject to Ohio's Public Records Act, meaning all submitted documents may be released in response to public records requests. The AGO reserves the right to negotiate contract terms and cancel the solicitation if deemed in its best interest. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement covers maintenance and support for 16 mass spectrometer instruments, suggesting a moderate-scale contract. The solicitation emphasizes comprehensive service requirements, including maintenance, repair, training, and consumable item provisions. No incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure integration requirements are specifically mentioned in the provided documentation.