Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM057428

Maryland Cannabis Administration Seeks UPLC-PDA-SQ System for Cannabis Testing

The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) is seeking to procure advanced laboratory instrumentation to expand its cannabis testing capabilities. - Government Buyer: - Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA), an independent unit of the State of Maryland - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) Ultra-performance liquid chromatography system with photodiode array detector and single quadrupole mass spectrometer (UPLC-PDA-SQ) - Instrument must be comparable to the laboratory's existing equipment - Intended for testing cannabis and cannabis-infused products - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named in the solicitation - Instrument must match or be compatible with current laboratory systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must minimize verification time by being similar to existing laboratory instruments - Supports increased testing for enforcement against unlicensed cannabis vendors - Detailed technical specifications are provided in the solicitation attachments

Description

The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) is soliciting bids for an additional Ultra-performance liquid chromatography with a photodiode array detector and a single quadrupole mass spectrometer (UPLC-PDA-SQ) to support increased testing capacity for cannabis and cannabis products. This instrument will be comparable to the one currently owned by the laboratory to reduce verification time. The procurement supports the state reference laboratory's role in testing cannabis samples submitted by the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC) to prosecute unlicensed vendors. The solicitation includes detailed project information and attachments for prospective bidders.

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