P24-0257 seed imaging system

The State of California, through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Acquisition Office, is issuing an Informal Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Weed Seed Screening System. The state is seeking to procure two units of this system, which must include 4x, 10x, and 25x objective lenses, motorized autofocus capabilities, optical zoom, a 2 megapixel or higher camera, adjustable light intensity and direction with diffusor and reflection controls, and the ability to create custom presets. Additionally, the system must include a laser to assist in the orientation of larger samples and the picking of individual seeds. The technical specifications for the requested system are detailed in the attached Attachment 1 document. Submissions must be received by 5:00 PM PT on August 22, 2024, and questions are due by 12:00 PM PT on August 19, 2024. This is an "All or None" award, meaning the contract will be awarded to a single bidder.

Bidders may claim preference as a California Certified Small Business, Non-Small Business with 25% Small Business Subcontractor participation, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise. The total proposed price for this opportunity is not to exceed $99,999.99. The State reserves the right to amend the purchase document if deemed necessary. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and the available budget range is not provided.