743-26019 brand only - 10-well multi-well wipe test counter

The State of California is issuing Request for Bids (RFB 26200807-1) for a brand-only procurement of a single 10-well multi-well wipe test counter designated for nuclear medicine applications. This specialized laboratory equipment is used for radiological and contamination monitoring wipe tests in medical settings. The procurement is restricted to a specific brand and model only, with no substitutions permitted, indicating this is a sole-source procurement that ensures compatibility with existing laboratory systems and protocols. Bidders must submit proposals that exactly match the specified brand and model requirements outlined in the technical specifications document. The solicitation requires bidders to complete and submit all mandatory purchasing forms, including the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form and HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) Contractor Acknowledgement, as conditions of bid consideration. The bid submission deadline is April 23, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on April 8, 2026. Evaluation criteria focus on suppliers' ability to provide the exact equipment specification required, allowing for straightforward cost comparison and technical compliance assessment among qualifying bidders.

This procurement includes compliance requirements related to HIPAA regulations, necessitating that successful contractors execute a Business Associate Agreement and maintain compliance with federal privacy and security standards throughout the contract term. The solicitation appears to include set-aside considerations for Certified Business Enterprises, as indicated by the required CBE Form submission. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement documents. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the provided specifications or RFB documentation, though the price sheet component of the RFB establishes the cost structure for vendor pricing submissions. The brand-specific nature of this procurement streamlines the bidding process by focusing on supplier availability and pricing of the single approved product, rather than evaluating competing manufacturers or alternative equipment options. Interested vendors must ensure they meet all administrative and compliance documentation requirements to be considered for award of this medical equipment procurement.