06-0418 Federal Office Building Los Angeles

The State of California, specifically the Department of General Services, is conducting an informal competitive solicitation (Event ID 06-0418) for the Federal Office Building Los Angeles Passport Photo Studio located at 11000 Wilshire Boulevard. The procurement seeks two specific technology items: one digital mirrorless or DSLR camera and one dye-sublimation or thermal photo printer. The solicitation requires all equipment to be newly manufactured, with no used or reconditioned goods permitted. Vendors must deliver and install all equipment within 35 calendar days after receiving the order, with full operational status required by the 35th day. Delivery and installation coordination is mandatory and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance, involving coordination with BEP vendor and BEC to address security clearances, machine placement, and configuration verification. The procurement recommends that bidders offer both camera and printer together to ensure compatibility, with the procurement office specifically identifying the Panasonic FZ80 Camera and DNP IDW520 photo printer as preferred equipment. Interested vendors should submit quotes by January 5, 2026, and can direct any questions to Jim Abad, AGPA Procurement Analyst, at (916) 558-5699.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and certification requirements for potential bidders. The Bidder Declaration form requires vendors to identify current California certifications, including Microbusiness, Small Business, Small Business Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise status. Bidders must also declare subcontractor usage and provide detailed information about any subcontractors, including their certifications and work scope. Additionally, vendors must complete a Darfur Contracting Act Certification, declaring their international business activities within the previous three years. The procurement also includes a Post-Consumer Recycled Content Certification, indicating environmental sustainability requirements for the equipment. While no specific award value is listed, the informal competitive nature of the solicitation suggests flexibility in vendor selection based on meeting technical specifications, compatibility requirements, and certification standards. Certified small businesses and disabled veteran-owned businesses that can demonstrate a commercially useful function will likely receive preferential consideration during the evaluation process.