P24-1338 RFQ DVBE OPTION - Gas Chromatography System

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Gas Chromatography System, specifically targeting Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) as potential vendors. The procurement is seeking two Agilent 8890 GC Systems with complex specifications, including a MSD interface, PSD module, factory plumbing, exhaust deflector, and collision cell for MS/MS. Additional required accessories include transfer line assemblies, insulation, transfer line cups, and O-rings. The systems are intended for analyzing pesticides across various sample types such as food commodities, cannabis, and foliage. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in Sacramento County and San Francisco City, with a submission deadline of April 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM PT. Potential bidders must submit questions by April 8, 2025, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements on an "All or None" basis. Evaluation will involve comprehensive review of submitted certifications, including a Commercially Useful Function Statement, Bidder Declaration, Recycling Content Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification.

The procurement is explicitly reserved for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), representing a targeted set-aside opportunity. Vendors must comply with California civil rights laws, recycled content requirements, and specific provisions supporting small businesses and disabled veteran-owned businesses. No federal funding is involved in this procurement, and all pricing must include freight, shipping, and handling charges within the unit pricing. The shipping destination is specified as Inspection Services/CAC in Sacramento, CA, with FOB Destination responses required. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, vendors are expected to determine and propose their total price for the two GC systems and associated accessories. The solicitation emphasizes a competitive procurement process that prioritizes vendor compliance with state-level business and social responsibility requirements, particularly those benefiting disabled veteran-owned enterprises.