FY2023 - DFS - FSL - Agilent Technologies, Inc. Jet Stream Source 6530C FCU LC-QTOF Instrumentation

The District of Columbia is seeking to procure an Agilent Technologies, Inc. Jet Stream Source 6530C FCU LC-QTOF Instrumentation for the Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS) - Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) division. This specialized liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight (LC-QTOF) instrumentation is required to support the agency's forensic analysis capabilities. The successful vendor will be responsible for delivering the specified instrumentation, including installation, configuration, and training of agency personnel on its use and maintenance. Key objectives include enhancing the DFS-FSL's analytical capacity and capabilities in areas such as drug identification, toxicology, and other forensic applications. Proposals are due by April 26, 2023, and the agency may conduct a site visit or bidders' meeting as part of the evaluation process.

This procurement is open to all interested and qualified vendors. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is not specified, and the agency has not provided a budget range or estimated award value. Respondents should have demonstrated experience in the manufacturing, integration, and support of high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation for forensic applications.