HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER BECKMAN COULTER DxH 690T or EQUIVALENT Due 05/13/2026 1:00pm, Open 05/13/2026 2:00pm, NO PREBID MEETING

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is soliciting a Hematology Analyzer, specifically the Beckman Coulter DxH 690T or an equivalent model, with a bid submission deadline of May 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST and bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM CST the same day via Zoom. The solicitation number is 50011-ULLAF26026, and the NAICS code is 334516, classifying it under Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing. The contract is under the State and Local Education (SLED) category and will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all mandatory requirements will be selected without trade-offs for technical superiority. Delivery must be made F.O.B. UL Lafayette Destination to the New Iberia Research Center on the university campus, with all delivery costs included in the quoted price. The equipment must be new, unused, of the manufacturer’s current model, and conform exactly to the specifications listed; any substitution or deviation requires detailed descriptive documentation. The contract has a maximum initial performance period of 12 months and is contingent upon state legislative appropriation of funds, with termination rights for non-appropriation, convenience, or cause, subject to 30 days’ notice. Respondents must comply with mandatory certifications including confirmation of no suspension or debarment, non-participation in a boycott of Israel, and non-discrimination against the firearm industry. Insurance requirements are dictated by university policy rather than standard federal clauses, allowing for reduced limits in low-risk scenarios and requiring a certificate of insurance with waiver of subrogation in favor of the university. No specific packaging, labeling, or barcoding standards are mandated beyond adherence to the manufacturer’s current practices, and no electronic invoicing systems like WAWF are required—invoices must reference the purchase order number and include a packing list. A piggyback clause permits other Louisiana state agencies to utilize the resulting contract. The university does not require Unique Entity ID (UEI), CAGE codes, or socioeconomic certifications, and payment will follow NET 60 terms. All submissions must be made electronically by email to ULLafayetteBids@louisiana.edu with a signed original, and no pre-bid meetings are scheduled. Contract administration is handled by the Office of Purchasing, with no designated COR, COTR, or PCO named in the