Opportunity
California eProcure #P26-0036
CDFA Solicits Bids for 3-Year Laboratory Reagents and Supplies Contract
Posted
July 01, 2026
Respond By
July 21, 2026
Identifier
P26-0036
NAICS
423490
The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking bids for a three-year contract to supply laboratory reagents and supplies. - Buyer: California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), Sacramento - Products/Services Requested: - Various reagents and laboratory supplies, with maximum quantities specified in an attached list - No alternatives to the listed reagents will be accepted - All items must be quoted FOB Destination - Bidding & Award Details: - Bidders must submit detailed price quotes on company letterhead, including all freight, shipping, and handling charges in unit pricing - Award will be made on an all-or-none basis - Price consistency required over the contract term; reasonable increases allowed with prior approval - Eligibility & Preferences: - Open to small businesses, with a 5% preference for California-certified small businesses - Additional consideration for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation - Procurement is partially federally funded; vendors must provide a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to the specified list of reagents and supplies - Reference to UNSPSC codes 12161500 (Chemical & Biological Additives, Indicators & Reagents) and 41122600 (Laboratory microscope slides & supplies) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
This solicitation is a request for a three-year term contract for reagent and laboratory supplies. The term of the purchase order will be from August 1, 2026, through July 30, 2029, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first. Items will be ordered on an as-needed basis by the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) staff. The contract allows for reasonable price increases with prior approval from CDFA. Bidders must provide detailed price quotes including freight, shipping, and handling charges, and the award will be made on an all-or-none basis.