Two-Year Service Agreement for Waters LCMS Instrument for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

The Maryland Department of Health's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is requesting bids for a two-year service agreement on a Waters LCMS instrument at the OCME Toxicology Laboratory, with bids due October 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM through Maryland Marketplace. The contract commences November 1, 2026 and terminates October 31, 2028.

The scope is comprehensive maintenance and support for a Waters Acquity TQD mass spectrometry system with five specified instrument components identified by serial number. Deliverables include system inspections, component maintenance (seals, pistons, plungers, check valves, and needle assemblies), diagnostic checks, one preventive maintenance visit per 12-month period, unlimited service calls and telephone support, and software and firmware upgrades. The vendor must commit to a 72-hour response time, provide genuine OEM replacement parts, and include all labor and travel costs within the fixed price.

No contract value, estimated cost, or funding source is disclosed. No incumbent is identified. The procurement follows Maryland's Small Procurement Regulations under COMAR 21.05.07 and encourages minority business enterprise participation. No specific MBE set-aside or preference percentage is stated. The award will be made to the responsible and responsive bidder with the lowest cost that meets all stated requirements. No pre-bid conference, site visit, or anticipated award date is specified.