QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System, DAW

The State of California has issued a re-solicitation Request for Bids (RFB-IS-26200631) for the procurement of a QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System with Digital Analysis Workstation (DAW), laboratory equipment designed to provide real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis capabilities. The procurement was posted on February 17, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of March 4, 2026. Interested vendors must submit proposals that address equipment specifications, warranty terms, technical support, and installation services. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive bid responses that include pricing structures, payment schedules, and equipment warranties in compliance with California state contracting regulations. The solicitation encompasses deliverables including the QuantStudio 3 system, associated digital analysis software, equipment delivery, installation services, operator training, and post-sale technical support. Vendors should carefully review all addenda and technical specifications to ensure full compliance with the revised solicitation requirements, as this re-solicitation reflects modifications to technical specifications, pricing structures, or contractual terms based on prior feedback or market conditions.

The solicitation may include California small business set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise designations, though specific details regarding these restrictions are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials provided. The funding source and budget allocation should be verified through California state appropriations or relevant departmental budgets, though specific award values or budget ranges are not specified in the available summary materials. Bidders should ensure their proposals clearly address all technical and contractual requirements while providing competitive pricing that reflects the full scope of equipment delivery, installation, training, and ongoing technical support services required under this procurement.