LAB-Combustion Analyzer System

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is soliciting proposals under solicitation number EV00000989 for the procurement of a Combustion Analyzer System. The system must utilize the Dumas Combustion method with a thermal conductivity detector to determine total nitrogen in solid and liquid fertilizers and total protein in solid and liquid livestock feed, pet food, and meat samples, adhering to AOAC methods 990.03, 993.13, and 992.15. To qualify, the manufacturer must be ISO 9001 certified for both the analyzer and the system control software. The contract includes requirements for the system, shipping and delivery to Oklahoma City, installation with initial onsite operator training, and a minimum one-year onsite warranty with telephone support. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Oklahoma Supplier Portal by the December 3, 2026, deadline. Proposals must include a firm, fixed price using the provided price sheet, an executive summary via the Offeror Response Worksheet, three years of financial statements, and three business references. Evaluation factors include technical specifications, pricing, early payment discounts, and the extent of exceptions to non-negotiable terms, which should not exceed 10 percent. Awarded suppliers must provide proof of insurance from a carrier with an A.M. Best rating of A- or better and certify non-collusion for contracts exceeding 25,000 dollars. Payment terms are net 45 days, and the customer will conduct final inspection and acceptance at the destination.