The USDA, ARS, Western Regional Research Center, Albany, California has a requirement for a MALDI high-mass detector. This detector will be a technology enhancement for an existing Applied Biosystems AB Sciex 4800 MALDI-TOF-TOF mass spectrometer. This feature must provide high-mass detection up to masses of 1000 kDa (i.e., 1 mega-Dalton). Retrofit package includes mounting flanges, high-vacuum chamber, high-vacuum motor, high-voltage power supplies, system controller, wireless iPod Touch Controller, software to operate high mass detector, user manual, and on-site installation and training (include costs for shipping/freight).

This solicitation incorporates the following commercial FAR clauses by reference 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. Funds are not currently available for this acquisition and award will be made subject to the availability of funds. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit proposals containing descriptive literature (refer to FAR 52.214-21) of their products to Clarice Dixson, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Western Regional Research Center, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710 or by e-mail to [email protected] no later than 4:00PM PDST August 23, 2010.

 

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