# Alberta Purchasing #RFP No. 26-019

Mount Royal University RFP for High-Resolution Mass Spectrometer System

**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP No. 26-019
**NAICS:** 334516

Mount Royal University is seeking proposals for a high-resolution mass spectrometer system with gas chromatography coupling.
- Government buyer:
  - Mount Royal University, Alberta
- Products requested:
  - High-resolution mass spectrometer system
    - Must support sensitive targeted and non-targeted analysis
    - Capable of both soft and conventional ionization approaches
    - High mass resolution and acquisition speed for complex environmental and forensic samples
    - Features required:
      - Molecular-ion preservation
      - Compound protonation
      - Flexible carrier-gas options
      - Compatibility with future liquid chromatography integration
    - No specific part numbers or quantities provided
- Services requested:
  - Installation, commissioning, and training for the mass spectrometer system
- Unique requirements:
  - System must be adaptable for future integration with liquid chromatography
  - Must support advanced analytical capabilities for environmental and forensic applications
- OEMs and vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned in the notice
- All requested items include both equipment and associated services

### Description

This solicitation is for the supply, installation, commissioning, and training of a high-resolution mass spectrometry system capable of coupling with gas chromatography. The system must support sensitive targeted and non-targeted analysis using both soft and/or conventional ionization approaches, with sufficient mass resolution and acquisition speed for complex environmental and forensic samples. Desired features include molecular-ion preservation, compound protonation, flexible carrier-gas options, and compatibility with future liquid chromatography integration. The project is located in Alberta and is managed by Mount Royal University.

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