The State of Washington is seeking a qualified vendor to implement a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), provide integration with laboratory instrumentation, and deliver maintenance and support services for a period of three years.

Key responsibilities include the deployment of a LIMS platform tailored to specified requirements, seamless integration with Hanford Lab-owned equipment, and ongoing support. Maintenance services should cover regular system patches for cybersecurity and product improvements, along with at least 50 hours of annual phone support for troubleshooting and product inquiries, available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Vendors may propose additional support hours based on their system expertise.

The functional requirements for the LIMS include an interface for creating sample batches, data entry, and retrieval; storage and query access for sample data and lab results; tools for creating, reviewing, and approving analysis reports; comprehensive administrative and user access controls; configuration workflows for various sample types; and compliance with installation specifications.