Optical Emission Spectrometer (2024-UWMSN-00360-RFB).

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB #2024-UWMSN-00360-RFB) for the procurement of an Optical Emission Spectrometer, a specialized analytical laboratory instrument designed for trace metal analysis. The procurement targets equipment capable of processing between 10 to 200 samples weekly, with specific requirements for analyzing samples in inorganic acid solutions including hydrochloric, nitric, sulfuric, and oxalic acids. The laboratory seeks a spectrometer compatible with their existing peristaltic pump system and capable of quantifying trace metals, with a particular emphasis on measuring chlorine content in biomedical buffering solutions. Bid responses must be submitted electronically through the SciQuest procurement platform by August 24, 2023, with all questions directed to Jennifer Quinn (jenn.quinn@wisc.edu) and copied to Janet Bresnahan (janet.bresnahan@wisc.edu). Technical evaluation criteria will likely focus on the instrument's compatibility with current laboratory infrastructure, sample processing efficiency, and the ability to minimize sample material waste during analysis. The procurement is specifically situated within Dane County and the City of Madison, Wisconsin.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, potential vendors should carefully review technical specifications to ensure equipment alignment with laboratory requirements. The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid accessible to qualified scientific equipment manufacturers and distributors. No incumbent vendor information or current contract details were disclosed in the available materials. The document does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the optical emission spectrometer, though the technical complexity and specialized nature of the equipment suggest a potentially significant investment. Bidders must demonstrate technical competence through detailed specifications that address the laboratory's precise analytical needs, including compatibility with existing peristaltic pump aspiration systems and the ability to consistently process inorganic acid-based samples with high precision and minimal waste.