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RFP #111026 Laboratory and Science Equipment, Supplies, and Related Technology and Services

Department of Administration · Notice #225402

What is this notice about?

The State of Alaska is sharing a request for proposals (RFP) from Sourcewell, a Minnesota government agency and purchasing cooperative. Sourcewell wants proposals from businesses that provide laboratory and science equipment, supplies, and related technology and services. Public agencies across the United States and Canada could use the resulting contracts. Proposals must be submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal by November 10, 2026, at 3:30 PM Central Time.

Why was this notice issued?

Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, issued a cooperative purchasing solicitation. The State of Alaska is announcing it on Sourcewell's behalf.

What action is being taken?

Sourcewell is requesting proposals for laboratory and science equipment, supplies, and related technology and services. The goal is a contracting solution for its Participating Entities.

Who is involved: Sourcewell (State of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative); State of Alaska, Department of Administration; Sourcewell Participating Entities, which include thousands of governmental, higher education, K-12 education, nonprofit, tribal government, and other public agencies in the United States and Canada; businesses that may submit proposals.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Tue, Nov 10, 2026 2 days from today.

“Proposals are due no later than 11/10/2026, 3:30 PM. Central Time, and late proposals will not be considered.”

Ways to respond

  • Online form Sourcewell Procurement Portal (only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered)

What to include

This notice is for businesses that want to submit proposals. The full RFP was available starting 9/21/2026 at 8:00 AM on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. You need a free account to view or download the solicitation documents and to see the list of bidders or proposers who have responded. To make one, go to the portal and click "Create an Account." A help document is on the portal homepage. Late proposals will not be considered. The State of Alaska must follow the Alaska Public Records Act and other disclosure laws. If you want the State to consider withholding any information, you must meet all requirements in law, such as AS 36.30.230(a), and in the solicitation document.

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Sep 21, 2026: RFP became available on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at 8:00 AM.
  • Nov 10, 2026: Proposals due by 3:30 PM Central Time through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal.

Original notice text
On behalf of Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, the State of Alaska is pleased to announce the publication of a cooperative purchasing solicitation. Project Title: RFP #111026 Laboratory and Science Equipment, Supplies, and Related Technology and Services Sourcewell is requesting proposals for Laboratory and Science Equipment, Supplies, and Related Technology and Services to result in a contracting solution for use by its Participating Entities. Sourcewell Participating Entities include thousands of governmental, higher education, K-12 education, nonprofit, tribal government, and other public agencies located in the United States and Canada. A full copy of the Request for Proposals can be found on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. Only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered. Proposals are due no later than 11/10/2026, 3:30 PM. Central Time, and late proposals will not be considered.This RFP will be available 9/21/2026, 8:00 AM. Please visit the Sourcewell Procurement Portal to view a copy of the RFP*. *A free account is required to view the list of bidders or proposers who have submitted responses, and to view or download solicitation documents. Simply go to the Sourcewell Procurement Portal and click on Create an Account. There is also a help document on the Portal homepage about creating an account. The State of Alaska must comply with the Alaska Public Records Act and all other disclosure requirements contained in federal and other State laws, including court and administrative orders and rules. If the offeror wants the State to consider withholding any information, the offeror must comply with all the requirements identified in any statute or regulation, e.g., AS 36.30.230(a), and in the solicitation document.

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.