DNA Sequencer

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking quotations for a MiSeq DNA Sequencer through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with Solicitation Number PF250230TC. The procurement specifically targets a MiSeq i100 Plus System with associated reagent kits, including a MiSeq i100 Series 25M Reagent Kit (300 cycles), a MiSeq i100 Series 5M Reagent Kit (300 cycles), a MiSeq i100 Series 25M Reagent Kit (600 cycles), a PhiX Control v3, and a MiSeq i100 Plus Silver Support Plan. The solicitation covers numerous Washington state jurisdictions, spanning multiple counties and municipalities such as Franklin, Grant, Chelan, and Yakima Counties. Vendors must submit their quotations by June 2, 2025, at 12:00 Noon, with a required delivery date of June 30, 2025. The RFQ requires vendors to submit literature including brochures with specifications and pictures of the item's make and model. Delivery instructions specify the WDFW location at 1111 Washington Street SE 2nd Floor IT in Olympia, WA, with delivery permitted between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

The procurement is structured to provide preference to Small Business or Veteran-Owned Business vendors, with a contract value estimated at less than $150,000. The solicitation includes a Workers' Rights Certification (Executive Order 18-03), which offers vendors a potential 3% bid preference by certifying they do not require employees to sign mandatory arbitration clauses or class action waivers. Payment terms are net 30 days and will be processed after satisfactory delivery and acceptance of goods. The RFQ emphasizes packaging requirements, specifically requesting packaging without color or dyes. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement appears focused on acquiring specialized scientific equipment for genetic research or analysis. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, support documentation, and meet specific delivery and specification requirements to be considered for award.