P24-0725R2 dynacalibrator model 505

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is conducting an informal competitive solicitation (P24-0725R2) to procure two DYNACALIBRATOR Model 505-18-I units, which are precision gas calibration devices designed for generating exact gas concentrations for air pollution analyzers and scientific measurement instruments. The procurement specifically seeks a dual chamber constant temperature system with independent temperature control, capable of operating from 5 degrees C above ambient to 110 degrees C, with no pump, dual gas supply inlets, and adjustable carrier and dilution flow capabilities. The Request for Quote (RFQ) requires detailed technical specifications, including the ability to generate gas concentrations in parts-per-billion ranges and provide calibrations traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. Critical submission dates include a response deadline of June 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM PT, with questions accepted until June 4, 2025 and answers published on June 9, 2025. The anticipated delivery timeframe is 6-8 weeks, with overnight or 2-day shipping mandated, and bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a Bidder Declaration, Recycling Content Certification, and other required state certifications.

The solicitation includes several participation preferences and restrictions, specifically offering a 5% preference for California Certified Small Businesses and provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. Bidders must provide quotes on company letterhead, include all freight and handling charges in unit pricing, and submit responses F.O.B. Destination. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, meaning the entire requirement must be fulfilled by a single vendor. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement focuses on new equipment with an emphasis on recycled content reporting and compliance with state regulations regarding small businesses and veteran-owned businesses. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Sacramento County and San Francisco City, suggesting a potential statewide implementation of these calibration devices for scientific and environmental monitoring purposes.