MALDI Mass Spectrometer

Miami University is seeking a vendor to supply, install, and provide warranty and training for a Matrix‑Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometer to support research in quantum technologies, protein science, and collaborations with the Cleveland Clinic. The instrument must meet detailed technical specifications (oil‑free turbomolecular pump, self‑aligning lens, TOF/TOF modes, imaging capability, software, workstation, and training). Delivery and installation are required in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (Room 80 Hughes Laboratories, Oxford, OH). The contract will be effective immediately upon award, with installation completed by 11/25/26 and a one‑year warranty plus a preventative maintenance visit. Extensions may be granted up to a total of twelve months. • Required equipment: MALDI‑TOF/TOF mass spectrometer with imaging (20 µm resolution) and software licenses. • Services: delivery, installation, user training, one‑year warranty, maintenance visit. • Evaluation criteria: price, delivery time, quality, serviceability, supplier qualifications, references. • Submission deadline: 9 Sep 2026 3 PM EST via electronic portal. • Contact: Jessie Laybourne‑Ross, Category Leader, (513) 529‑0175, [email protected].