Land X-Ray Fluorescence and Accessories

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is procuring a handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer with accessories through a small purchase procurement method, as documented in contract LP26301 with requisition number 26-532EPA-DIROF-B-51200. The primary deliverables include a handheld XRF analyzer unit with USB and WiFi connectivity (supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequency bands), an instrument bipod holder, and a desktop stand kit for hands-free operation. The XRF analyzer must meet specific technical requirements including a large area silicon drift detector (40mm² or larger), IP54 rating or higher, elemental detection capability from magnesium to uranium, a 50 kV X-ray tube or higher, automatic beam filters, and support for calibrations relevant to Alloys, Soil, Mining, and Restricted Materials applications. The equipment will be used by IEPA's Office of Site Evaluation for field screening of potentially contaminated environmental solid media including soil, sediments, wastes, and unknown objects, with quantification of detected elements required. All equipment must be delivered in new, unused condition no later than March 31, 2026, with a minimum two-year manufacturer's warranty covering defects in workmanship or materials, and the vendor must be an authorized reseller or dealer. The bid due date is March 17, 2026, with the posting date of March 2, 2026. The initial contract term commences upon signature and extends for one year, with a maximum total term not exceeding ten years including renewals and extensions.

This procurement is not designated as a small business set-aside, as evidenced by the approved Small Business Set-Aside Program Waiver issued by the State Procurement Officer on February 27, 2026, meaning all qualified vendors are eligible to respond. Vendors must comply with all 34 mandatory certifications outlined in the Standard Illinois Certifications document, including requirements related to legal entity status, absence of criminal convictions, non-delinquency of state debts, Illinois Use Tax compliance, environmental law adherence, drug-free workplace standards, equal employment opportunity practices, and cybersecurity clearance. The vendor must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law, with the State named as additionally insured. The estimated procurement value is $37,975, with all shipping and freight costs to be included in the bid price, and the contract operates on a firm, fixed-price structure with the total contract payment not to exceed an amount to be entered by the State prior to execution. No incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements are identified in the procurement documents.