WLB-LAB250041 / Custom SNP Assays

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking custom SNP genotyping assays to support genetic identification of Roosevelt, Rocky Mountain, and Tule elk subspecies and detect potential hybridization between these subspecies. The specific procurement involves 28 units of ASY-GT-XS-25495_FSTP_25.Q1 SNP Type Assay-Extra Small and 69 units of ASY-GT-XS-25496_FSTP_25.Q1 SNP Type Assay-Extra Small, with each product requiring primer volumes sufficient for 75 96-well IFCs (with STA) and 180 96-well IFCs (without STA) provided in 96-well plates. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) was issued on November 18, 2025, with a response deadline of December 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM, followed by quote opening at 3:00 PM the same day. Bidders may submit written questions by 2:00 PM on November 21, 2025, with CDFW providing responses by 5:00 PM on November 25, 2025. Delivery must be completed within 90 days after receipt of order to CDFW's Sacramento facility, with scheduling to be coordinated with Samantha Bell. Quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days from issuance, with the award to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements.

The procurement offers preferential considerations for California businesses, including a 5% preference for California certified small businesses or non-small businesses committing 25% of the net bid price to California certified small business subcontractors. Additionally, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives ranging from 3% to 5% are available based on confirmed DVBE participation levels. Bidders must provide multiple documentation forms, including a California seller's permit, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Payee Data Record Form (STD. 204), Bidder Declaration Form (DFW 1082), Postconsumer-Content Certification Form, and a Generative Artificial Intelligence Disclosure form if applicable. The contract may be awarded on an "All or None" basis, by individual group, or by individual line item at the State's discretion. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the technical complexity and specialized nature of the genetic assays suggest a sophisticated procurement with potential for a significant investment in genetic research and identification technologies.