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Nature of Requirements:
LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY MASS SPECTROMETER SYSTEM (LC-MS/MS)
01E86-150369/A
Martins, Christina
Telephone No. - (819) 956-6911
Fax No. - (819) 956-3814
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has a requirement for the
supply, installation, training, manuals and software updates for
one (1) Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer System
(LC-MS/MS). Metabolomics projects cannot be delivered without
mass spectrometry. MS is more sensitive and specific than other
analytical techniques and thus can identify ppb levels in small
samples often of very complex matrices, without the requirement
for authentic standards. The LC-MS/MS is required for the
screening, identification and quantitation of plant and fungal
metabolites, organic and inorganic pollutants, natural products,
toxins and soil constituents in support of the Emerging Toxins
Network, Genomics, Biosystematics, Crop Production and
Environment research projects at ECORC. The LC-MS/MS will be
used in the identification of previously uncharacterized
compounds and to confirm the identity of compounds identified by
other analytical techniques. The LC-MS/MS will be used for trace
quantitation in complex matrices (plant, soil) and for
identification of compounds for which no reference materials are
available. The LC-MS/MS must present the best tools for
structural elucidation including high mass resolution and
accuracy, accurate quantitation, multiple fragmentation stages
and appropriate software. UHPLC is identified as the primary
separation device in order to reduce sample time, increase
throughput and minimize the use of solvents. The LC-MS/MS must
be sufficiently robust to serve a variety of programs and
research streams, with ease of use and minimum down time.
Delivery will be made to Agriculture Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa,
Ontario and must be received on or before March 31, 2015.
The Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer System must meet all
the mandatory technical requirements stated in the RFP as
attached in Annex A.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
