Alberta Purchasing #ACAN 2026-0202

Direct Award: LECO Pegasus BTX Mass Spectrometer with Paradigm Shift GC×GC Modulator

The University of Alberta is directly procuring a LECO Pegasus BTX Mass Spectrometer with Paradigm Shift GC×GC Modulator to replace an aging LECO Pegasus IV system. - Government Buyer: - University of Alberta (Canada) - OEM Highlight: - LECO is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified - Products/Services Requested: - LECO Pegasus BTX Mass Spectrometer with Paradigm Shift GC×GC Modulator - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Direct award (no competitive bidding) due to a Competitive Bidding Exception (CBE) - Replacement must maintain compatibility with existing LECO BT and HRT+ systems - Continued use of proprietary ChromaTOF® software (supports 12+ acquisition and 50+ processing methods) - Exempt from trade agreement requirements - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned

Description

This procurement is a direct award with an exception to the trade agreement to acquire a LECO Pegasus BTX Mass Spectrometer with a Paradigm Shift GC×GC Modulator. The equipment will replace an aging LECO Pegasus IV system from 2009. The direct award is necessary to maintain technical compatibility with the lab's existing LECO fleet and proprietary ChromaTOF® software, which supports numerous acquisition and processing methods. The procurement is managed by the University of Alberta and is not open for competitive bidding.

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