Waters Mass Trak IVD Platform

The Washington State Department of Health is seeking to purchase a Waters Mass Trak IVD Platform to replace an aging and failing Waters Liquid Chromatography Accuity TQD Tandem Mass Spectrometer system. The new instrument will be able to test all 35 required conditions for newborn screening. The contract is expected to be awarded for a period of one year, with a total cost of $564,416.20. The department is seeking a sole source contract due to the unique nature of the equipment and the need for standardization with existing instruments. • The Waters Mass Trak IVD Platform is a highly specialized instrument that requires specific technical support and maintenance. • The department has existing contracts with Waters Corporation for similar instruments and has found their equipment to be reliable and effective. • The purchase of this instrument is necessary to ensure the timely and accurate testing of newborns for congenital disorders. • The department has conducted market research and found that Waters Corporation is the only practicable source for this equipment. • The contract will be awarded for a period of one year, with the option for renewal. • The total cost of the contract is $564,416.20, which includes the cost of the instrument, technical support, and maintenance.