The first step in a market search is identifying what criteria you are looking for in a new instrument. This information will be available if you thoroughly study the essential system and instrument requirements you want for a new instrument. Search online, use colleague feedback, and contact vendors to identify potential instruments. Once you have a list of possible instruments, it is best to compare the equipment features to your essential system and instrument criteria and pick the top two or three for further study. The next step is to develop a comprehensive request for proposal (RFP).
