QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System, DAW

The State of California, through Request for Bids (RFB) number IS-26200699, is procuring a QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System with Digital Analysis Workstation (DAW) for laboratory use. This is a Request for Bids procurement seeking to acquire specialized laboratory equipment designed to provide real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis capabilities. The procurement package, issued on March 9, 2026, with a bid due date of March 24, 2026, contains all necessary bidding documents, technical specifications, and requirements for interested vendors to submit competitive proposals. The RFB packet includes detailed information regarding item quantities, mandatory requirements, response procedures, and contract award timelines that bidders must review and follow. Prospective bidders should thoroughly examine all documentation within the packet to understand the complete scope of technical specifications, evaluation criteria, deliverables, and contractual obligations associated with this equipment procurement.

The RFB packet documentation contains specific details regarding any applicable set-asides for small businesses or disadvantaged vendors, incumbent contractor information, funding sources and amounts, and commercial terms that govern this procurement opportunity. While the summary materials do not specify particular restrictions on eligible bidders or disadvantaged enterprise designations, interested vendors should review the complete RFB packet for any such provisions. Information regarding incumbent contractors, existing laboratory infrastructure or technology systems requiring integration with the QuantStudio 3 system, and specific award values or budget ranges are contained within the detailed RFB documentation. Interested vendors are strongly advised to obtain and carefully review the complete RFB-IS-26200699 packet to identify all pricing structures, qualification requirements, evaluation criteria, and any special considerations that may apply to their bid submissions.