15760G-9638-07-SB55- brand name only - sciex X500R qtof plat

The State of California is issuing Request for Bid (RFB) 26200763-1 for the procurement of a SCIEX X500R Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (QTOF) mass spectrometry platform under contract opportunity 15760G-9638-07-SB55. This is a brand-name-only solicitation, meaning only the specified SCIEX X500R QTOF model will be accepted, with no alternative manufacturers or equivalent instruments permitted. The procurement package includes detailed technical specifications and comprehensive pricing sheets that bidders must complete to submit competitive proposals. The mass spectrometry system is intended for laboratory analytical operations, likely within a state agency or affiliated institution, and will be evaluated based on the vendor's ability to provide the specified equipment and meet all contractual and compliance requirements. Prospective bidders must submit responses by April 14, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on March 29, 2026. All vendors are required to complete mandatory purchasing forms, establish compliance with state procurement regulations, and acknowledge HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) requirements if they will handle protected health information during contract performance.

The solicitation includes provisions for California's Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program, and bidders must complete and submit the CBE Form to establish their business classification and certification eligibility according to the state's small business and disadvantaged business enterprise standards. All bidders must complete the standard California Purchasing Required Forms as a prerequisite for bid acceptance, with incomplete or non-compliant submissions subject to rejection regardless of pricing or technical qualifications. The brand-name-only specification indicates that the procuring agency has determined the SCIEX X500R QTOF platform is essential based on specific technical requirements, compatibility with existing laboratory infrastructure, validated analytical methods, or specialized capabilities required for the agency's research or testing operations. The restricted specification approach eliminates competition from alternative manufacturers and requires vendors to provide pricing exclusively for the SCIEX equipment. No incumbent vendors or current contractor information is provided in the available documentation. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the posted materials, and interested vendors should refer to the complete RFB package and specifications document for detailed pricing requirements and any additional technical or financial parameters.