12 Detector Liquid Scintillation Counter

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is conducting a competitive solicitation (No. DOH25-016P) to procure one (1) 12 Detector Liquid Scintillation Counter for the Office of Environmental Laboratory Sciences. The procurement encompasses the complete system, including the instrument, software, license, potential PC, shipping, and installation, with a mandatory one-year maintenance warranty and an optional two-year extended warranty for maintenance, service, and parts. The instrument must meet detailed performance specifications, including 12 detectors, 16-shelf loading capacity, robotic options, compatibility with 96-well and 384-well plate formats, multiple counting modes, comprehensive data storage and analysis features, and robust software with security protocols. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid conference on March 14, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. PST, a deadline for submitting questions on March 21, 2025, and a bid submission deadline of March 28, 2025, before 2 P.M. PST. The evaluation process will assess bidder responsiveness, performance requirements, pricing, and responsibility, with a total possible score of 115 points, and potential additional points for Washington Small Business, Certified Veteran-Owned Business status, or compliance with Executive Order 18-03.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse businesses, setting voluntary numerical goals for minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and Washington small businesses. Bidders can self-identify as a Washington Small Business or Certified Veteran-Owned Business, with potential bid preferences available. The procurement includes a Diverse Business Inclusion Plan for Subcontractors, outlining voluntary participation goals for minority-owned (MBE), woman-owned (WBE), veteran-owned (VOB), and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses (SEDBE). While no minimum participation level is required for contract award, successful bidders will be expected to meet annually to discuss small/veteran/diverse business inclusion goals. The base bid is estimated to be valued at less than $220,000, with the contract term and award dates to be determined. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a Bidder's Certification, Bidder's Profile, performance requirements confirmation, and bid pricing worksheet, through the Washington Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) platform. The DOH reserves the right to evaluate bids based on overall business capacity, performance history, legal compliance, and financial stability.