Micro Gas Chromatograph Urgent Need

This is an urgent need procurement by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Mines and Minerals Analytical Laboratory for a Micro Gas Chromatograph (GC). The GC must be capable of quickly and continuously analyzing up to 20 samples per hour to detect permanent gases and light hydrocarbons in mine atmospheres. It must be linked to a computer for data analysis and storage, with easily replaceable or repairable components within each channel. The GC must be able to analyze four channels simultaneously using different column and carrier gas configurations to detect a range of compounds including methane, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and various hydrocarbons. The GC must be transportable, weighing less than 40 lbs and occupying no more than 1.5 cubic feet. The procurement includes the GC unit, power supply, computer, software, connections, setup, and training. A trade-in discount is offered for a Varian 4900 micro GC. Responses are due by May 13, 2021.

This is a small purchase with emergency conditions, so there do not appear to be any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The maximum award value is not explicitly stated, but the urgent nature of the need suggests this may be a high-priority, critical procurement. Incumbent vendors or current contractors are not specified. The State of Illinois requires vendors to provide their taxpayer identification number, register with the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Illinois Secretary of State, submit financial disclosures and conflicts of interest statements, and adhere to the state's Drug Free Workplace Act as part of their response.