Purchase and Delivery of Oil Particle Analyzer, Hardware and Accessories

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the purchase and delivery of an Oil Particle Analyzer, Hardware & Accessories for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) in Suffolk County, Woburn City. The solicitation, identified as WRA-3146, requires the selected vendor to provide an instrument capable of identifying the type, rate of production, and severity of mechanical faults by measuring the size distribution, rate of progression, and shape features of wear debris in lubricating fluids, as well as performing viscosity analysis. Sealed bids must be submitted by 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, and eligible bidder. The procurement includes standard contract provisions, such as delivery terms, warranties, and non-discrimination requirements, as well as details on pricing, payment terms, and tax exemptions.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided on incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The solicitation does not provide any listed award values or budget ranges.