Opportunity
Texas A&M SCIQuest #AG-RSCH-ITB-6628
Turnkey Agilent-equivalent HPLC system, accessories, software, installation, and training
Posted
November 10, 2026
Respond By
November 30, 2026
Identifier
AG-RSCH-ITB-6628
NAICS
423490
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking a turnkey HPLC system for delivery to Vernon, Texas, with Agilent-based specifications and equivalent alternatives allowed. - Government buyer: Texas A&M AgriLife Research; contact named in the attachment: Kaitlyn Jordan. - OEM: Agilent is the only named manufacturer; the specified products are Agilent 1260 Infinity III and InfinityLab equivalents. No reseller or other vendor is named. - Products requested: 1 quaternary pump; 1 vial sampler; 1 multicolumn thermostat; 1 diode array detector; 1 chromatography data-system workstation; 1 waste can; 1 charcoal filter; 1 reversed-phase analytical HPLC column; 4 stainless-steel inlet solvent filters; and 8 color-coded silicone identification rings. No part numbers are provided. - Key technical requirements: Pump and sampler rated to 600 bar; pump includes at least four-channel degassing and specified system accessories. Sampler includes a 100 µL metering device and sample loop, needle flush port, thermostat, and capacity for at least 66 standard vials. Thermostat stability is ±1°C; detector acquisition is at least 150 Hz and includes long-life deuterium and tungsten lamps. - Workstation and software: Windows 11 PC, 16–19-inch monitor, peripherals, and software for instrument control, analysis, quality control, audit trails, spectral libraries, and configurable reports. PDF and CSV export are required; Excel is preferred. Includes at least one year of software updates and phone support. - Installation and training: Turnkey installation of a working system, manuals, and at least three hours of on-site or virtual training for four users, including operation and troubleshooting. - Delivery and bid details: Deliver to Vernon, Texas. Bidders must provide unit pricing, estimated delivery time, warranty information, and technical literature for alternatives. Any tariff-related surcharge must be separately identified and supported with applicable product, origin, tariff, and calculation details. Award is based on best value.
Description
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking bids for the purchase of a complete HPLC system. The procurement includes specified HPLC components and accessories, a workstation and software, shipping, and turnkey installation. The vendor must provide operational manuals and on-site or virtual training for four users lasting at least three hours. Bids should include unit prices for each line item, delivery estimates, warranty information, and any required technical literature.