Purchase of a Mass Spectrometer to Enhance Research Capabilities

The Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing is seeking sealed bids for the purchase of a Mass Spectrometer to enhance research capabilities. The mass spectrometer should be a Bruker smartfleX System benchtop, MALDI-Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer or equivalent, with specific specifications and requirements listed in the bid document. The contract will include the purchase of the mass spectrometer, shipping, handling, installation, and operator training. The bid should include all costs, including delivery and installation, and should be firm for at least 30 days. Some key features of the required mass spectrometer include: * Mass Range – up to 500,000 m/z * Mass Accuracy Linear Mode - ≤ 200 ppm with external calibrant and ≤ 150 ppm with internal calibrant * Resolving Power (FWHM) > 2000 for Bombesin (m/z 1,619) FWHM in Positive Ion Mode and > 1500 for Angiotensin II (m/z 1,045) in Negative Ion Mode * Sensitivity Linear Mode – BSA (m/z 66,000) @ S/N ≥ 50:1 for < 500 fmol, 500 laser shots * System Certification Level – CE, ETL * Gridless microSCOUT MALDI ion source with extended pulsed ion extraction PAN mass range focusing * Integrated source cleaning without the need of venting the system in less than fifteen (15) minutes or equivalent * Ion Acceleration up to +20 kV / -15kV * 200 Hz Bruker smartbeam solid-state lifetime laser (500 million laser shots or seven (7) years after acceptance, whichever comes first) with a repetition rate up to 200 Hz or equivalent * TOF analyzer for linear-only measurements with positive and negative acceleration potential or equivalent * Maximum Acquisition speed of 200 Hz * Vacuum System is turbomolecular pump with oil free pre-vacuum pump * Data system with digitizer with Windows 10 operating system (or higher), 24” LCD Display, Compass for Flex software package for MS control, data acquisition and processing or equivalent * Setup and Installation at the University’s facility * Operator training for a minimum of two (2) persons, for a minimum of two (2) days of onsite training at the customer location * Size (LxWxH) 20” x 28” x 42.2” (approximate) * Weight 165 lbs (approximate) * Minimum of a one (1) year warranty – Vendors shall provide documentation of their warranty, what is covered, response times, covered repairs, maintenance, etc.