College of Agriculture Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Detector

The University’s College of Agriculture is issuing an Intent to Sole‑Source a high‑spec Agilent Technologies 5977C Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC‑MS) detector for its laboratory. While the award is intended for Agilent, any vendor capable of supplying an equivalent system may submit written comments describing how they meet the detailed technical requirements. The solicitation includes extensive hardware, software, and service specifications, and comments are due by the event close date. • Procurement of a single Agilent 5977C GC‑MS detector (hardware, software, warranty, and maintenance). • Detailed technical requirements covering ion source temperature, quadrupole heating, scan rates, data handling, remote control, and long‑term value assurance. • Intent to award without competition, but alternative vendors may submit a technical description to be considered before the April 16 2026 deadline. • No price ceiling disclosed; award decision will be based on technical adequacy and value assurance.