Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #50012-640-26

Mass Spectrometer System and Installation for Louisiana Tech University Research

Louisiana Tech University is seeking bids for a Mass Spectrometer system to enhance its research capabilities. - Government Buyer: - Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing - OEMs and Vendors: - Bruker (OEM specified for smartfleX System) - Equivalent systems from other manufacturers are accepted if they meet or exceed requirements - Products/Services Requested: - Bruker smartfleX System benchtop, MALDI-Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer or equivalent - Mass range up to 500,000 m/z, high mass accuracy, resolving power, sensitivity, and integrated source cleaning - Must include consumables: sinapinic acid, a-cyano-4-hydrozycinnamic acid, 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid, peptide calibration standard, and two protein calibration standards - Installation and setup at Carson Taylor Hall, third floor - Operator training for at least two persons for two days onsite - Minimum one-year warranty; optional yearly extended maintenance agreement - All-inclusive pricing (shipping, handling, customs, installation) - Bids for equivalent systems must include sufficient technical literature for evaluation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be installed on the third floor of Carson Taylor Hall (elevator access available) - All pricing must be firm for at least 30 days - Vendors must provide documentation for warranty and training - Future upgrade capability is preferred for alternate system options

Description

Louisiana Tech University is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of a Mass Spectrometer to enhance research capabilities. The system requested is a Bruker smartfleX System benchtop, MALDI-Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer or equivalent, with specific technical specifications including mass range, accuracy, resolving power, and sensitivity. The procurement includes shipping, installation on the third floor of Carson Taylor Hall, and operator training for at least two persons for two days. Vendors must provide a minimum one-year warranty and include additional consumables with the base pricing.

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