Analytical Laboratory Instrumentation Service

The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, located in Linthicum, Maryland, is seeking analytical laboratory instrumentation service to support cannabis sample preparation, extraction, and analytical testing. The agency requires specific analytical chemistry equipment, technical assistance, and maintenance services to ensure accurate testing capabilities. This procurement aims to establish a reliable laboratory setup with ongoing technical support over the life of the equipment contract. The scope of work requires the delivery of an Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Photodiode Array-Single Quadrupole (UPLC-PDA-SQ) system with highly specific components. The system must include a quaternary pump, a temperature-controlled sample manager handling up to forty-eight two-milliliter vials, and a photodiode array detector with a range of 190 to 800 nanometers. Additionally, the agency requires a compact single quadrupole mass spectrometer with mass detection up to 1500 m/z featuring both ESI and APCI modes, support for two temperature-controlled columns, a nitrogen generator, and an uninterruptible power supply. The selected vendor must provide technical assistance consisting of equipment installation and on-site training for agency personnel. Maintenance requirements include a five-year service plan, Installation Qualification, and Operational Qualification at installation along with four additional services during annual preventive maintenance. The initial contract period will span one year, and all work will be performed offsite except for the required on-site installation and training. Eligibility is restricted to onshore vendors located within the United States. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed a pre-set funding limit. Key dates and specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the source procurement description.