Sole Source - Intent to Award AB SCIEX

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is seeking a sole‑source contract to provide annual preventive maintenance and proprietary software updates for one AB SCIEX QTRAP 6500+ mass spectrometer used in the WSDA Hop Laboratory. The work is strictly OEM‑only, requiring authorized diagnostics, calibration routines, restricted replacement parts, and software support. The base contract is for one year with the option to extend up to three additional one‑year periods, each at a similar cost. The total base value is $46,690.42, representing less than 9 % of the instrument’s > $500,000 capital cost. • Scope: OEM preventive maintenance, on‑site repair (2‑business‑day response), and software updates for the QTRAP 6500+ mass spectrometer. • Duration: 1‑year base term, renewable for up to three additional years. • Value: $46,690.42 for the first year; extensions add comparable amounts. • Requirements: Must be the authorized AB SCIEX service provider; no third‑party alternatives permitted. • Submission deadline: 10/28/2026; award expected on or after 11/15/2026.