02_Appendix A Purchasing Required Forms_Exhibit 6 CBE Form.xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form that serves as a required purchasing document for the state of California. The form is part of the bidding documentation for contract opportunity 15760G-OTS25-03-CAGATT-AGILENT-VACUUM MANIFOLDS & TRAP ASSY, which involves the procurement of vacuum manifolds and trap assemblies for Agilent equipment. The CBE form functions as a certification mechanism to verify vendor status and eligibility under California's contracting requirements, establishing baseline procurement compliance for interested bidders submitting proposals for this equipment acquisition.

The form requires bidders to document their certified business enterprise status, which may include classifications such as minority-owned business enterprise (MBE), women-owned business enterprise (WBE), disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE), or other applicable certifications recognized by the state of California. Completion and submission of this form is mandatory for all vendors participating in the competitive bidding process, and the CBE certification status may impact bid evaluation, scoring, or eligibility depending on any applicable set-asides or preference programs tied to this procurement opportunity.