Request for Quotation (RFQ) 25-CLS-0740 - Digital PCR System & Accessories

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued Request for Quotation 25-CLS-0740 for the purchase of a Digital PCR System and associated accessories, with proposals due on May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The procurement seeks two QX600 AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR Systems with one-year full onsite extended service plans, genomics training, thermal cyclers, and consumable items including advanced kits, cartridges, oils, seals, and pipette tips across eleven line items. All equipment must be new and the latest model in current production, with specifications strictly requiring 20 microliter PCR reaction volumes, compatibility with specified fluorescent dyes (FAM, HEX/VIC, Cy5, Cy5.5, ROX, ATTO 590), 10% precision, 0.1% sensitivity, 20,000-30,000 droplets per reaction, six detection channels, 96-well plate capability, and a full plate reader runtime of three hours or less. The equipment will be delivered to CDPH at 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, California, with installation required within two weeks of delivery and on-site training within one month. The contract term extends through a five-year warranty period beginning upon equipment acceptance. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, with the State reserving the right to award on an "all or none" basis, by individual group, or by individual line item. All pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid basis with no additional charges permitted post-award. Written questions must be submitted by May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with CDPH providing responses by May 20, 2026, and a requested delivery date of June 15, 2026.

The solicitation is available to all qualified bidders and includes several preference programs: a 5% small business preference for California-certified small businesses, a 5% preference for non-small businesses committing at least 25% subcontractor participation to certified small businesses, and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive of 3% to 5% based on confirmed DVBE participation levels. Bidders must submit California seller's permits, Darfur Contracting Act certifications, payee data records, bidder declarations, and recycled content certifications with their responses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The procurement does not specify an explicit budget range or award value; however, the detailed technical specifications and comprehensive equipment requirements suggest a significant capital investment for the state. This RFQ represents a competitive solicitation with opportunities for small businesses and disadvantaged enterprises to participate through established preference programs.