Nitrogen Generators

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is conducting a competitive solicitation (IFB-DOH25-018P) for the procurement of four Nitrogen Generators to support the Newborn Screening Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) testing laboratory. The solicitation seeks to replace two aging nitrogen generators and add two new units, with specific technical requirements including a self-contained system capable of producing oil-free nitrogen with over 95% purity, supplying 3500 liters per hour at 100 PSI or greater, and compatible with mass spectrometry instrumentation. The bid is due on March 27, 2025, before 2:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, with electronic submissions required via email to bids@doh.wa.gov. The evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, with 100 points allocated to cost factors and additional points for state procurement priorities, including 5 points each for Executive Order 18-03, Washington Small Business certification, Certified Veteran-Owned Business certification, and Statutory Preference for PCB-Free Products & Packaging. Bidders must be registered with Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) under specific commodity codes and submit various required documents, including a Bidder's Certification, Bidder's Profile, Performance Requirements Specifications, and Bid Price.

The procurement encourages participation from small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses, with voluntary numerical goals of 10% Minority-Owned Businesses, 6% Women-Owned Businesses, 5% Veteran-Owned Businesses, and 25% Washington Small Businesses. While these goals are voluntary and will not impact bid responsiveness, the Department of Health will review inclusion plans for genuine efforts to engage diverse businesses. The estimated budget for this procurement is $150,000, with a contract term of one year and potential amendments at DOH's discretion. Bidders must demonstrate business capacity, integrity, performance history, and compliance with state labor laws, with additional preferences given to Washington small businesses and veteran-owned businesses. The solicitation requires specific certifications, including compliance with wage theft prevention, civil rights regulations, and worker's rights. Vendors will be required to meet annually with the Department of Health to discuss small and diverse business inclusion goals and outreach efforts. The procurement allows for potential volume discounts if multiple units are purchased and includes options for shipping, installation, one-year maintenance and service, and extended warranty.