RFI- mass spectrometer(s) instrument rental & consumables

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Mass Spectrometer(s) Instrument Rental & Consumables, targeting potential improvements to their newborn blood screening program. This procurement seeks comprehensive information about mass spectrometer rental services, including short-term and long-term rental options, potential purchase opportunities, on-site installation and training, preventative maintenance, technical support, and compatible consumables. The agency aims to modernize its screening capabilities by exploring solutions that can increase sensitivity, improve resolution, reduce analysis time, expand mass range, enhance selectivity, ensure reliability, improve user-friendliness, achieve cost efficiency, and enable data integration. Responses are due by March 29, 2024, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, with the potential for interactive presentation or demonstration sessions within six weeks of the RFI closing date. The OHA currently uses Revvity's (PerkinElmer) instrumentation and consumables and is seeking vendor responses to Attachment A: Questions and Attachment B: Submitter Information Sheet. Respondents should note that this RFI may or may not result in a future Request for Proposal (RFP), and submitted information will be used solely for general information purposes.

While the RFI does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, it does cover jurisdictions including the State of Oregon, Washington County, and the City of Hillsboro. The procurement does not indicate a specific award value or budget range, and responses will not be considered binding. Potential respondents should be aware that submitted information may become a public record subject to Oregon's Public Records Law, and the agency may disclose trade secrets or confidential information to its staff as needed. The RFI highlights that the current technology infrastructure involves Revvity's mass spectrometry equipment, suggesting potential vendors should demonstrate compatibility or superior alternatives. Interested parties must complete the provided Attachment B: Submitter Information Sheet, certifying that their information is truthful, accurate, and prepared independently without collusion or fraud. The OHA maintains sole discretion in reviewing and potentially advancing any responses to a future procurement process.