Description
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is seeking a compact, benchtop Fourier‑transform infrared (FT‑IR) spectroscopy system to be used for microbial strain typing in its Food Safety & Consumer Services Laboratory. The instrument must be capable of processing up to 96 sample spots per run, delivering results in roughly 180 minutes, and include user‑friendly software that generates dendrograms, distance matrices, and 2‑D/3‑D plots with export capability to a LIMS. Delivery is required on or before June 29 2026, and the total contract ceiling is $65,000 (excluding sales tax and tariffs). The solicitation includes requirements for a performance‑qualification (PQ) test, training, a 5‑year preventive‑maintenance contract, and optional service support. Key points:
• Deliver a fully integrated FT‑IR system (hardware, software, printer) by 29 June 2026.
• Must meet throughput (96 spots/run) and turnaround (≈180 min) specifications.
• Provide software for strain‑typing analysis with export to LIMS and a user‑executed PQ test.
• Include optional training, maintenance, and consumables pricing within the $65 k ceiling.