RFQ #2026066 -SB Option- 22 IDEX V4 3D Printer

The California Air Resources Board is soliciting quotes under RFQ 2026066 for a 22 IDEX V4 3D printer system, with quotes due November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT. The procurement is restricted to certified small and micro businesses under the SB Option (Government Code Section 14838.5), and it is limited to contract values greater than $5,000 and less than $249,999.99, with quotes of $250,000 or above automatically rejected.

The printer will fabricate customized components, fixtures, and attachments for off-road vehicle testing, giving CARB in-house capability for parts that are difficult to source through standard channels. Nine line items cover the 22 IDEX V4 printer, the 22 IDEX Production Pack v4, the 3D PrintPro 3 Fume Extractor, and filament materials including PEKK-A, polycarbonate, ABS, TPU, high-temperature support, and ULTEM. Bidders claiming SB or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) status must perform a Commercially Useful Function under Government Code Section 14837 and Military and Veterans Code Section 999. Postconsumer content certifications are required.

The contract is a purchase order requiring delivery within 45 working days after order receipt, priced FOB Destination with all freight, shipping, and handling included. CARB must verify acceptance within 30 business days of receipt. The contractor must repair or replace defective parts at no cost to CARB during the warranty period. Payment is due within 45 days of invoice receipt under the California Prompt Payment Act. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 45 days after the scheduled contract award date.

Submissions require Cost Worksheet Exhibit B-1 itemizing unit prices and extensions for each line item, SB/DVBE certifications, Payee Data Records (STD 204), Bidder Declarations, and Commercially Useful Function documentation, emailed to Courtney.Nguyen@arb.ca.gov. Written questions closed October 27, 2026, and a Questions and Answers Addendum posts October 29, 2026.