MALDI Biotyper Sirius RUO System and Software

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of a MALDI Biotyper Sirius RUO System package using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and supportive software. The system must include a mass spectrometer, desktop computer, and software modules, as well as various accessories and services such as installation, calibration, training, technical support, and software upgrades. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) was released on April 19, 2023, with a deadline for written inquiries on April 26, 2023, and a deadline for sealed bids on May 4, 2023. The public bid opening will be held via teleconference on May 5, 2023, and the anticipated award posting is on May 9, 2023. FDACS intends to make a single award or no award, depending on what is determined to be in the best interest of the state.

The ITB is subject to Florida statutes and administrative codes, and all bids must comply with the stated mandatory requirements. The procurement is not designated with any set-asides, and the ITB does not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Additionally, the ITB does not provide any information about possible award values or budget ranges for the procurement.