Handheld High-Pressure Mass Spectrometer

This solicitation issued by the County of Sacramento (DGS: CAPSD - Procurement) seeks competitive bids for the purchase of a handheld high-pressure mass spectrometer, specifically a Fischer Scientific MX908 model or an equivalent device meeting the same technical specifications. Released on December 4, 2025, the request for bid (RFB #2025-RFB-0091) requires submissions by December 18, 2025, with a question deadline of December 12, 2025. The procurement aims to equip the County with advanced analytical equipment capable of operating under rigorous environmental conditions, including compliance with MIL-STD-810G standards for temperature, shock, vibration, humidity, and other durability factors. The targeted equipment must be lightweight (under 10 pounds), support a minimum of three hours battery life, and be validated by third parties to ensure performance suitability for detecting hazardous substances such as fentanyl analogs, chemical agents, and explosives in real-time. Bidders must electronically submit complete proposals through the County’s designated OpenGov Procurement portal, including required certifications, pricing, and compliance details. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, emphasizing price once minimum technical compliance is met. Although pricing details are not provided in the solicitation documents, offers must clearly describe any proposed equivalent products. The contract incorporates county-specific terms addressing compliance with all applicable laws, nondisclosure obligations, data ownership, and extensive cybersecurity requirements consistent with FedRAMP/StateRAMP standards. Contractor personnel must deploy security tools such as CrowdStrike Falcon, Tanium, and Splunk for real-time monitoring and audit capabilities, and contractors are subject to strict notification protocols for data breaches, legal requests, and must disclose all subcontractors involved. Inspection, acceptance, and title transfer occur at the designated County location, with the County retaining responsibility for final acceptance based on conformity to specifications, quality, and functional equivalence. The contract does not specify formal FAR clauses, amendments, options, or detailed period of performance but maintains rigorous compliance and reporting expectations consistent with County policies and federal procurement regulations.