04. Exhibit 6 - CBE Form - rev 2-3-22 (1).xlsx

This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) form for the State of California's Request for Bid (RFB) IS-26200845 for MyCodeDR Reagents procurement. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply mycobacterial culture and identification products used in molecular diagnostic testing and laboratory analysis. The bid was posted on April 14, 2026, with sealed bids due by April 29, 2026. Prospective bidders are required to complete and submit the CBE form as part of their bid package to establish eligibility status for set-aside opportunities and preferential consideration. The resulting contract will establish an initial term with potential renewal options contingent upon State requirements and budget availability.

Evaluation of bids will be based on price competitiveness, product quality, vendor qualifications, and demonstrated ability to meet delivery schedules. All submitted reagents must comply with established laboratory quality assurance benchmarks and include certificates of analysis, stability data, and technical documentation demonstrating compliance with sensitivity and specificity requirements for accurate organism identification. The State of California has incorporated set-aside opportunities and preferential consideration for Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs), which may include small businesses and disadvantaged enterprises as defined under state certification criteria. Vendors must provide detailed unit costs and total pricing for all specified reagent products, with funding sourced through the State's allocated budget for laboratory supplies and diagnostic materials. All vendors must comply with California procurement regulations and complete standardized purchasing required forms as outlined in Appendix A to ensure responsive and eligible bid submission.