P25-1661 - IFB -Scanning Electron Microscope

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking a qualified vendor to supply a complete scanning electron microscope (SEM) system, including the Tescan VEGA LMS SingleVac™ SEM, a back‑scatter detector, control panel, spare filament, on‑site training, a user school, and white‑glove shipping. The equipment will be used by the Plant Pest Diagnostics Branch for high‑resolution morphological identification of pest insects and weed seeds and will remain off‑network; all maintenance and service must be performed by the vendor or an approved provider. • Required hardware: Tescan VEGA LMS SEM, BSE detector, control panel, spare filament. • Required services: 2‑day on‑site training, user school, white‑glove FOB Destination delivery. • No substitutions allowed without program approval; bids must include freight and handling in the unit price. • Evaluation based on lowest responsive and responsible bid, with statutory preferences for SB/MB/DVBE and recycled‑content certification.