15760G-OTS25-03-cagatt-agilent-vacuum manifolds & trap assy

The State of California is soliciting bids for Agilent vacuum manifolds and trap assemblies under Request for Bid (RFB) 26200889-2, with the contract opportunity designated as 15760G-OTS25-03-CAGATT-AGILENT-VACUUM MANIFOLDS & TRAP ASSY. This is a brand-name only procurement, requiring bidders to supply exact Agilent products, specifically Agilent Vac Elut SPS 24 racks and vacuum trap assemblies for laboratory or analytical applications. The procurement seeks qualified vendors capable of providing these specified equipment components with no substitutions permitted due to the brand-only specification requirement. Bidders must complete all mandatory purchasing forms as established by California's standardized procurement procedures, including vendor qualification materials, compliance declarations, and certifications. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, with a bid due date of May 11, 2026. All proposals must comply with California purchasing regulations and include required documentation to demonstrate vendor eligibility and regulatory compliance.

The procurement requires submission of the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form, which mandates vendors to document their certification status, including potential classifications as minority-owned business enterprises (MBE), women-owned business enterprises (WBE), disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), or other certifications recognized by the State of California. Contractors selected for this award must execute and return a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) Contractor Acknowledgement prior to contract commencement, establishing legal responsibility for protecting, using, and disclosing Protected Health Information in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements. The procurement documentation does not specify an incumbent vendor or existing contract holder status. Pricing shall be based on the quoted cost for the specified Agilent equipment, with specific quantities referenced in the associated bidding materials. The contract award value and budget allocation details are not explicitly stated in the available procurement documents, with specific financial parameters to be detailed in the complete RFB package.