Description
The City of Austin is seeking to establish a contract for Portable/Handheld Raman Spectroscopy Analyzers to be utilized by the Austin Police Tactical Investigations Division. The instrument will be used to identify controlled substances, adulterants, and diluents through barriers or surfaces. The contract requires the contractor to provide a 5-year warranty, unlimited technical support, and automatic updates to the device library. The contractor must also provide a toll-free telephone number for technical assistance and ensure that all equipment and materials are original and free from flaws.
• The analyzer must be capable of performing forensic and pharmaceutical applications.
• The analyzer must include automated data storage functionality and be capable of generating, exporting, and saving analytical reports in electronic formats.
• The analyzer must be lightweight, ergonomic, and automated for field operations.
• The analyzer must be able to scan directly through plastic or glass for most drug test samples.
• The analyzer must include a device library of controlled substances, cutting agents, and precursors.
• The analyzer must connect to software via microUSB to USB.
• The analyzer must have a rechargeable battery power source.
• The analyzer must include a digital format user manual and a kit with a chemical scanner.