Gas Chromatograph

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is seeking to procure a Gas Chromatograph and Data System through Solicitation Number 5400022386, with a specific focus on acquiring equipment that can interface with existing Agilent scientific instrumentation. The procurement targets a complex analytical system with rigorous technical specifications, including a 7-inch capacitive touch screen, browser-based remote access, multiple USB ports, advanced oven programming capabilities supporting up to 20 ramps and 21 plateaus, and compatibility with two inlets and four detectors. The column oven must operate across a temperature range from 4°C above ambient to 450°C. Vendors must submit their proposals online through www.procurement.sc.gov by December 9, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., with all vendor questions required to be submitted by December 2, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled for this procurement. Offerors must maintain their bid pricing for a minimum of thirty calendar days following the opening date and must be registered with the State of South Carolina prior to submission.

Vendor participation is subject to specific requirements, including potential resident vendor preferences for those maintaining an in-state office with adequate staffing for at least one year. Vendors may claim preferences for South Carolina or U.S. end-products and must provide certifications related to independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics regulations. While no specific budget range is detailed in the solicitation, the procurement will require integration with an existing Agilent Mass Spectrometer and Agilent G1888A Headspace Autosampler. All pricing must be submitted in U.S. dollars and exclude sales or use taxes. The procurement officer for this opportunity is Jessica Goff, who can be contacted at 803-896-7171 or jgoff@sled.sc.gov. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate technical compatibility, compliance with specified system requirements, and ability to meet the stringent operational specifications of the scientific instrumentation.