Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Triple Quad System

The State of Iowa is seeking bids for a comprehensive Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Triple Quad System for the Iowa DCI Labs, with the solicitation open from November 2, 2025, to November 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The procurement requires a complete system including columns, computer, installation, power supply, software package, and a five-year maintenance agreement to be delivered within 30 days of contract award. Specific technical requirements include StepWave ion transfer optics, two high-resolution quadrupole analyzers, a T-Wave collision cell, MaxPeak High Performance Surfaces technology, a Z-spray ion source, rapid ionization mode switching capability, and an atmospheric pressure ionization source compatible with Iowa DCI Labs' current validated methods. Bidders must provide a system that requires only partial validation of existing methods and may optionally submit pricing for a used or refurbished system. The initial contract term will run from November 24, 2025, through November 23, 2026, with the state holding the sole option to renew for up to five annual extensions.

The contract will be made available to political subdivisions, nonprofit entities qualifying under I.R.C. 501(c), and all state agencies, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. Bidders must offer fair market trade-in value for existing equipment and provide quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel. A 1.00% administrative fee will be applied to all sales under the contract, to be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Payment terms are net 60 days per Iowa Code 8A.514, with no early payment discount specified. The state reserves the right to add additional items or manufacturers to the contract during its life if advantageous. Bids must address all specifications to be considered responsible, and bidders must certify acceptance of terms and conditions or note specific exceptions in the Question and Answer section. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a sophisticated and potentially high-value procurement for advanced scientific instrumentation.