WLB-LAB250041 / Custom SNP Assays

The contract involves the procurement of custom SNP genotyping assays designed to genetically identify and differentiate among Roosevelt, Rocky Mountain, and Tule elk, as well as detect potential hybridization between these subspecies. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking bids for assays that include specific primer volumes, with delivery to Sacramento, California, within 90 days after order receipt. The RFQ emphasizes the importance of compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and recycled content requirements, notably for packaging materials containing minimum percentages of post-consumer fiber and plastics. The contract's award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with statutory preferences favoring small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs), provided they meet certification and performance criteria, including the demonstration of a commercial useful function. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive certifications and declarations, including forms certifying their business size, socioeconomic status, and compliance with laws such as the Darfur Contracting Act. They must disclose any use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) that could impact contract performance, ensuring transparency and accountability. The procurement process mandates the submission of various forms—such as payee data, bid declarations, recycled-content certifications, and CUF certifications—either via mail or email by the specified deadline. The contract stipulates that all products must be new, conform to technical standards, and meet recycled content mandates, with inspections likely occurring at the delivery site in Sacramento. While detailed clauses and FAR provisions are not explicitly included, the process emphasizes adherence to state procurement regulations, responsible subcontracting, and compliance with environmental and socioeconomic policies.