UC Systemwide Procurement secured a UC-wide agreement with Westnet Inc., commencing on March 6, 2026, for best value sales and delivery of a wide range medical, life science, and industrial products from various manufacturers: Halyard, Dukal, Dynarex, Medgluv, Protection Products Inc, Cardinal Health, and others. Westnet Inc. was the sole award for the competitively solicited Laboratory Medical Supplies RFP #003810-Sep2025.
Westnet is a small business with dedicated and responsive customer service that brings 30+ years of medical supply and healthcare distribution, backed by a proven life science portfolio.
This Agreement is available to all UC locations: 10 UC campuses, 6 UC health centers, and the UC Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. Additionally, all 23 California State University (CSU) campuses and 116 California Community Colleges (CCC) can purchase from this agreement.
Supplier Contacts: Paul Dumars | 954/558-5502 and Tim Brown | 781/828-7772
Westnet Flyer
Westnet UC flyer.pdf
Benefits to UC
Initial 5-year agreement term, with two 1-year renewal options
Furthers UC's commitment to increasing spend with certified small businesses
4% annual pricing cap
Patronage incentive: 2% of sales
Freight prepaid, with commercial shipping rates passed to UC
Agreement terms that align with UC's Terms & Conditions and are compliant with UC policy.
RFP Team
Lead: Valerie Vergara (UCOP) | Erin Losado (UCD) | Henry Gutierrez (UCR) | Tony Esquer (UCSD) | Abimbola Odusoga, Nicole Reeves, Terese Merrell, Nathan Mann (UCOP).
Questions?
Valerie Vergara | Director, Life Sciences Category | UC Systemwide Procurement, or contact a local RFP team member shown above.