BACKGROUND:
Notice is hereby given by the University of Ottawa of the intent to enter into a contract with GERSTEL Inc. and Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. to purchase a Preparative Gas Chromatography System. To the best of the Universities knowledge, GERSTEL Inc. and Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. partnered are the only companies that can meet the Universities turnkey solution with the below mentioned instruments and meet all Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) specifications listed below.
PROCESS:
Proponents who consider their component functional, successfully tested, readily available and fully compliant with both specifications may submit in writing a statement of specifications to the contact person identified in this Notice, on or before the closing date of this Notice. In the statement of specifications, the Proponent must unequivocally demonstrate how their equipment, at minimum, equals, or exceeds the stated requirements.
If no other Proponent submits a statement of specifications, on or before the closing date of this Notice, the competitive requirements of the University Of Ottawa will be considered having been met.
Following notification to any Proponents not successful in unequivocally demonstrating that their statement of specifications equals or exceeds the requirements set out in this Notice, the contract may then be awarded to the pre-identified Proponent.
Date of issue: September 4th, 2018
Closing Date: September 19th, 2018, at 3:00:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
INTENDED USE:
The Principal Investigator research requirements for C-14 isotopic analysis necessitates the fractionation and collection of volatile compounds from a chromatographic gas stream using a preparative fraction collector system. Individual compounds from an extract of a complex organic matrix will be injected using a cooled injection system, separated using gas chromatography, with signal monitoring by a flame ionization detector, and subsequently fractionated and collected in cooled traps using a preparative fraction collector (PFC) for subsequent natural abundance C-14 analysis by AMS. The University of Ottawa is looking for a turnkey solution that meets or exceeds all the specifications requirements of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN).
The Preparative Gas Chromatography System will consist will consist of a cooled injector system and cooled fraction collector, connected to a compatible gas chromatograph with parallel injection and monitoring of separation with a flame ionization detector to determine fractionation settings. The system should be comprised of the following: cooled injection port (CIS), split/splitless inlets with EPC, autosamplers, multi-vial sample tray, gas chromatograph, flame ionization detector with EPC, and cooled fraction collection (PFC) capabilities, cooling components for CIS and PFC, computer workstation and all applicable software to run system. System software must run seamlessly between gas chromatograph, CIS and PFC systems. It must be able to operate unattended for extended periods of time (weeks) with adequate cooling.
These components will be used as follows:
Programming, confirmation and quantitation of compound specification fractionation will be determined by flame ionization detection. A multi-vial sample tray will be used to permit long term operation of the system cooled injection port, gas chromatograph and cooled fraction collection system to isolate and accumulate sufficient quantities of specific compounds for further analysis by C-14 AMS.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Proponents must meet or exceed all the specification provided below. The Proponents proposed component must have the key functions listed below to be considered as meeting the ACAN specifications.
Specifications for Gas Chromatograph/FID/Preparative Fraction Collection System:
The system must include the following:
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1.1 Gas Chromatograph (GC)
- Fast oven.
- 20-ramp oven programming.
- 6 heated zones.
- Oven exhaust deflector.
- 1 Split/splitless inlets with EPC (100 psi) for capillary columns.
- 2 Auto-injectors, includes transfer turret, 16-sample turret, mounting post, parking post for GC. 10ul syringe, and solvent bottles
- Tray, 150 vial includes three removable 50-vial racks and GC mounting bracket
- Flame ionization detector with EPC, for packed & capillary column.
- LAN interface and 7693 interface.
1.2 Cooled Injection System (CIS)
- CIS and controller for sample introduction onto capillary column.
- Programmable EPC inlet, with 10 injection modes (split/splitless, large volume, cryo-trapping, pulsed pressure, solvent venting, etc)
- Linear heating from 0.5 to 16°C/sec, temperature range of -180°C to 450°C
- Fast heating mode 150°C/sec
- Programmable controller
- Peltier cooling module
- Cyrogenic valve manager
- Minimum of 2 temperature ramps
- Connector for 0.25/0.32 mm ID columns
- LAN, RS232 and remote start cables.
1.3 Fraction Collector (PFC)
- Effluent flow splitter for connection to a flame ionization detector (FID)
- Transfer line heater capable of heating to up to 350°C or greater.
- Programmable flow divider, seven-way.
- Trap switching device with 0.01 min resolution and temperature range of 250°C to -150°C.
- Trap controller (temperature controlled: simultaneously, in sets, or individually).
- Trap cooling system for liquid nitrogen use for 2 devices (1-3, and 4-6)
- Minimum of 6 collection traps and 1 waste.
- Required peripherals for PFC and CIS installation such as ferrules, fittings, needle guides, inlet liners, including required valves, fittings and traps (1 and 100 µl), and waste trap to permit initial operation of system for checkout purposes and initial operations.
- Software
2.1 GC
- Software to operate gas chromatograph
- Core license
- Computer workstation
- Software upgrades, if available, during warranty period on all components.
- CIS
- Software to operate cooled injection port.
- Software upgrades, if available, during warranty period on all components.
- Seamless integration with GC software
- PFC
- Software to operate fraction collector.
- Core license
- Software upgrades, if available, during warranty period on all components.
- Seamless integration with GC software
- Instrument age
- Only new equipment components, including all interior parts, will be accepted.
- Refurbished, certified-refurbished, demonstration, pre-owned equipment and interior parts will not be permitted.
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4.1 GC Electrical
- 198 to 231V Fast Oven Power Supply
- 50 to 60 Hz frequency
- All cables required for instrument communications
4.2 CIS/PFC Electrical
- 100/115 VAC
- 50 to 60 Hz frequency
- All cables required for instrument communications
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5.1 GC Installation
- On-site Installation and all installation kits required.
- Required peripherals for GC installation such as ferrules, fittings, inlet liners, gas lines, checkout column, FID checkout standard kit to permit initial operation of system for checkout purposes.
- CIS/PFC Installation
- On-site Installation and all installation kits required.
- Required peripherals for PFC and CIS installation such as ferrules, fittings, needle guides, inlet liners, including required valves, fittings and traps (1 and 100 µl), and waste trap to permit initial operation of system for checkout purposes and initial operations.
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6.1 GC Training:
- On-site training at the time of installation.
6.2 PFC/CIS Training:
- On-site training at the time of installation.
- Additional training courses may be added at the time of purchase or at a later date at the University of Ottawa own discretion.
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- 3 year telephone support for the Preparative Fraction Collector (PFC) and the Cooled Injection System (CIS)
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Minimum of one (1) year of warranty
JUSTIFICATION OF PRE-SELECTED SUPPLIERS:
Suppliers: GERSTEL Inc. 701 Digital Drive, Suite J, Linthicum, MD, 21090, USA
Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. 6705 Millcreek Dr. Unit 5, Mississauga, ON, L5N 5M4, Canada
Justification:
To the best of the Universities knowledge, GERSTEL Inc. and Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. partnered are the only companies that can meet the Universities turnkey solution with the abovementioned instruments and meet all ACAN specifications listed above.
