Sterile Bioreactor Systems Seeds (4x7. 5L)

Dakota Bioworx and South Dakota State University are jointly procuring four skid-mounted sterile bioreactor systems with 7.5L working volumes, specifically designed as seed vessels for larger bioreactor systems. The procurement is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (Award Number: 05-79-06192) and targets research applications in Brookings, South Dakota. The User Requirement Specification (URS) details comprehensive technical requirements including mandatory specifications for materials, automation, monitoring capabilities, and documentation. Evaluation criteria will encompass mandatory technical requirements, pricing, technical response, lead time, warranty, and vendor experience and past performance. The contract opportunity was posted on October 13, 2023, with proposals due by October 27, 2023, requiring potential vendors to submit comprehensive bids addressing all specified technical and functional parameters.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard state procurement guidelines likely apply. The contract does include specific legal provisions, such as certifications related to prohibited entities and restrictions on boycotts of Israel, as well as South Dakota's constitutional restrictions on state legislators' interests in contracts. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the available documentation, the complexity of the sterile bioreactor systems suggests a potentially significant investment in specialized research equipment. The procurement is geographically focused on Brown County and will serve research interests at Dakota Bioworx and South Dakota State University. Vendors will need to demonstrate substantial technical expertise in designing and delivering sophisticated bioreactor systems that meet precise scientific research specifications.