Description
The Department of Public Safety is seeking bids for a FTIR-ATR Spectrometer System for use in their Crime Lab operations and testing. The system must meet specific requirements, including a single-point source with non-migrating hotspot, interferometer with KBr/Ge coated beamsplitter and dynamic alignment, and a high-performance deuterated triglycine sulfate (DTGS) detector. The contract term is one year, with the option for a six-month extension. Bidders must submit their responses electronically, and the deadline for submission is 5:00 PM Central Time on 3/27/2026.
• The FTIR-ATR Spectrometer System must be able to perform various functions, including infrared spectroscopy and attenuated total reflectance.
• The system must be able to analyze solid, liquid, or gas samples.
• The contract includes the delivery of the spectrometer system, as well as any necessary accessories and software.
• The bidder must provide a transition plan in the event that the contract is awarded to a new contractor or if the Department of Public Safety decides to perform the work itself.
• The bidder must also provide information on their business continuity and disaster recovery plan.