P23-1241

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is issuing an Informal Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of one Stereomicroscope and associated accessories for their border station program under contract opportunity P23-1241. The RFQ specifies the required Leica M205 C stereomicroscope, along with eyepieces, objectives, lighting, and service and training, to be delivered to the CDFA Needles Station in Needles, California. Bids must be received by 5:00 PM on the Due Date of April 30, 2024, and questions are due by 12:00 PM PT on the Questions Due Date, with answers published on the Answer Date via an addendum. The contract award will be made on an "All or None" basis.

The RFQ outlines various preference programs, including for California Certified Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, and requires bidders to submit detailed price quotes on company letterhead. Pricing terms include FOB Destination with freight, shipping, and handling charges included in the unit pricing, and cash discounts will not be considered for award purposes. The solicitation also addresses requirements related to new equipment, recycled content products, the Darfur Contracting Act, and Executive Order N-6-22 regarding economic sanctions against Russia. No specific award value or budget range is provided.