Dynamic Triaxial testing System

California State University Long Beach (CSULB) is soliciting bids for a Dynamic Triaxial Testing System through a formal Invitation for Bid (IFB) process targeting scientific or engineering equipment procurement. The procurement is specifically for one unit of a specialized testing system, with the solicitation posted on February 22, 2016, and bids due by March 3, 2016, at 2:00 PM PST. The delivery deadline for the equipment is set for March 8, 2016. Potential bidders must submit all questions in writing to Annie Boyd (annie.boyd@csulb.edu) with a mandatory copy to Cathy Bishop (cathy.bishop@csulb.edu), and are explicitly instructed not to use the BidsSync platform for submission. The procurement is jurisdiction-specific to Los Angeles County and will be conducted through CSULB's Procurement and Contractual Service Department, located at 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Brotman Hall 346, Long Beach, CA 90840-0123. Bidders must use US Dollars for all pricing and documentation.

The solicitation includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentive, which suggests a preference for or potential set-aside status for businesses owned by disabled veterans. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the DVBE incentive indicates a potential scoring or preference mechanism for such businesses. The procurement appears to be open to equipment manufacturers, distributors, or specialized scientific equipment suppliers capable of providing a high-precision Dynamic Triaxial Testing System. No specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the documentation, and there are no indications of incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. Interested bidders must request bid packages in writing from the buyer, and all standard bidder information forms will need to be completed as part of the submission process. The procurement is restricted to businesses able to meet the technical specifications of the testing system and comply with the DVBE participation guidelines.