Liquid chromatograph QQQ spectrometer

The State of South Carolina's Office of State Procurement (OSP), acting on behalf of the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Forensic Services Toxicology Department, is seeking to procure a Liquid Chromatograph/Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (LCQQQ) system for enhancing sample throughput and reducing sample preparation requirements. The procurement is specifically for a sophisticated scientific instrument that must operate on the MassHunter software platform to ensure compatibility with existing Agilent GCMS, LCQQQ, and LCTOF instrumentation. Technical requirements include stringent specifications such as a minimum signal-to-noise ratio of 350,000:1 in both positive and negative ion modes, a mass range of 5-3,000 Da, dynamic range greater than 6.0 x 10^6, and a maximum scan rate of at least 17,000 Da/second. The HPLC pump must feature a quaternary solvent delivery system with an 800 BAR pressure limit and flow range of 0.001 to 5.0 ml/min, with optional sources including APCI and APPi. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of December 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM EST, proposal due date of January 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST, and award notification scheduled for January 19, 2021.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-asides or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must register as South Carolina state vendors and will be required to certify compliance with drug-free workplace requirements, debarment status, ethical standards, and independent price determination. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the procurement appears to be focused on expanding and modernizing existing forensic technology infrastructure. While no specific budget range is provided, bidders are required to submit unit prices for each line item. The contract will be awarded to a single offeror, who must hold their offer open for a minimum of ninety calendar days after the opening date. Bidders must ensure complete conformity with all material requirements, with the understanding that any offer failing to meet these specifications may be rejected as nonresponsive.