Flow Tube Mass Spectrometers

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued Request for Bid (RFB) 582-26-15346 on March 30, 2026, for the procurement of specialized scientific air monitoring equipment to support the Mobile Monitoring Team's real-time air quality analysis capabilities. The solicitation seeks bids for two specific line items: a Mass Spectrometer (Syft Tracer i8 Standard Package, SYFT TECHNOLOGIES Part #T0202 PKG) and a Mobile Cart accessory (Syft Tracer Accessory, SYFT TECHNOLOGIES Part #MM100), both to be delivered as single units. The ion flow tube mass spectrometer (SIFT-MS) system must be capable of analyzing volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, and inorganic compounds using eight specified reagent ions, with technical specifications including a mass range of 10 to 400 atomic mass units, response time under 100 milliseconds, detection limits below 20 parts per trillion by volume, accuracy within plus or minus five percent in the parts per billion by volume range, and a dynamic measurement range exceeding six orders of magnitude. The equipment must operate within a temperature range of 10 to 30 degrees Celsius, accommodate ambient humidity from 5 to 95 percent non-condensing, and feature online remote control capability with physical dimensions not exceeding 0.906 meters by 0.755 meters by 0.957 meters and a maximum weight of 230 kilograms. The bid package must include all components for installation with calibrant gas, a 230-volt uninterruptible power supply, nitrogen carrier gas configuration, a three-port auto-validation inlet, and semi-annual and annual maintenance support with eight-reagent ion inclusive coverage for two years post-installation. Bidders must provide a minimum one-year warranty covering system, parts, and labor from the date of acceptance, and the system must be compatible with existing data visualization software through TCP/IP, XML, CSV, text format, and WITS format outputs. The bid due date and time is April 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with questions to be submitted by April 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST to Trenton Davis (512-239-0356, trenton.davis@tceq.texas.gov) or Mark Guerrero (512-239-0689, mark.guerrero@tceq.texas.gov), and electronic responses should be directed to TCEQebid@tceq.texas.gov.

The solicitation indicates that the requested items are believed to be proprietary to one manufacturer, and only responses conforming exactly to the specifications will be considered for award. An evaluation determined that no HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Subcontracting Plan is required; however, if the respondent determines a need to subcontract any services, materials, or supplies, they must immediately inform TCEQ and submit a complete HUB Subcontracting Plan. All bidders must certify compliance with Texas procurement requirements, including affirmations that they do not boycott Israel and are not listed companies engaged in business with Iran, Sudan, or foreign terrorist organizations, and must provide a Vendor ID Number, DUNS Number, and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) to be eligible for payment. Bidders must maintain public liability, property damage, and worker's compensation insurance if accessing TCEQ premises, and all goods are subject to inspection and testing with vendors bearing costs if products fail to meet specifications. The State is exempt from sales and excise taxes, which should not be included in bid pricing, and delivery must occur during normal working hours unless prior approval is obtained, with a default obligation to deliver within 14 calendar days if no delivery time is specified. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of goods or services and an uncontested invoice in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2251, with testing upon receipt not to exceed 45 calendar days and vendors responsible for return shipping costs if materials fail testing.