FTIR Spectrometers with ATR Follow Solicitation

The Texas Department of Public Safety is requesting pricing for Spectrometers for the Crime Laboratory Division.

These specifications describe the minimum requirements for the FTIR spectrometer system as outlined in this document. DPS is accepting spectrometers that are DPS approved and meet the example requirements listed below.

Referenced Product:

• Lines 1 & 6: Nicolet Summit FTIR Spectrometer | Part No. 912A1139
• Lines 2 & 7: ATR iD7/iTX AR Coated Diamond Crystal | Part No. 869168800
• Lines 3 & 8: Everest ATR Optical Base Summit | Part No. 869189500
• Line 4 & 9: Power Cord NAM 2.5M 10A NM5 | Part No. 085703800
• Line 5 & 10: Installation

Address of Delivery or Performance

Building U, 5800 Guadalupe, Austin, TX 78752

11612 Scott Simpson, El Paso, TX 79936

Bidder must submit electronic responses no later than **5:00 P.M. Central Time on 11/09/2026** to the following email address or via the DPS Online Bid Room: DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov, Attention: 405-27R0002880. DPS is not currently accepting any in-person solicitation responses.

The contract term commences on the effective date stated in the signing document, (or purchase order contract) and expires one year from that effective date.

DPS may award one or more Contracts resulting from this solicitation to a responsible Bidder whose Bid is best value under the evaluation criteria in this solicitation. DPS will not award more than one Bidder (who is the best value) per line item.

Bids will be valid for 180 days after the solicitation opening date. DPS will not hold a public bid opening event.

**Required** forms: Information and Certifications Form, Direct Deposit Authorization Form (74-176) if choosing direct deposit, W-9, and Application for Texas Identification Number (AP-152).