RFQ 25-222 Agilent Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer

The California Department of Justice is requesting quotations for one Agilent Technologies 5977C Inert Plus MSD Turbo EI Bundle gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer system under RFQ 25-222, with responses due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. Bids must be limited to the specified Agilent brand and model; responses referencing supplier terms and conditions may be rejected as non-responsive. A 5% small business preference and DVBE incentive are available; DVBE bidders must submit the Std. 843 DVBE Declaration form and a Commercially Useful Function Compliance Form affirming direct performance of services.

The scope includes the 5977C Inert Plus MSD, 8890 GC System with 100psi split/splitless inlet accessory, 7693A Autoinjector, MSD interface, helium conservation module, factory plumbing, MassHunter Workstation software, NIST MS Library Bundle, installation, training, and a two-year enhanced extended warranty covering all instrument parts, consumables, and supplies. Annual onsite preventive maintenance begins after the first year; onsite repair visits are available during DOJ business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, excluding state holidays), delivered virtually or onsite. All contractor staff must be located within the United States. The contractor assumes full liability and must comply with California Information Practices Act and CJIS Security Policy requirements.

Equipment must be shipped F.O.B. destination to 7425 Mission Boulevard, Jurupa Valley, California 92509 within 30 days of purchase order receipt. The contract term is 11 months and 30 days, commencing November 19, 2026 and concluding November 18, 2028. Invoicing operates on Net 45 payment terms in accordance with the California Prompt Payment Act. All products must be new and in current production; used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, or discontinued models are unacceptable. All pricing must be submitted using the State's Attachment A Cost Worksheet form with no partial quotes accepted.

Bidders must submit Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105), STD 204 Payee Data Record, California Secretary of State Certificate (if applicable), California Seller's Permit, CalRecycle 74 Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification, and California Civil Rights Laws Certification (required for contracts exceeding $100,000). Bidder questions are due October 7, 2026; DOJ responses to questions are due October 12, 2026. Assessment is scheduled October 15–19, with notice of intent to award October 20 and contract award expected by October 28, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest-cost responsible bidder compliant with all RFQ requirements. Responses must be submitted via email to DOJITPurchase@doj.ca.gov and will become public record once award is final.