Nutritional Supplements

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Optional Use Contract STS013815 provides a comprehensive Indefinite Delivery Vehicle for nutritional supplements across state agencies, higher education institutions, and cooperative purchasing members. This contract enables procurement of nutritional supplements categorized under UNSPSC code 50500000, offering a streamlined acquisition process for entities requiring specialized nutritional products. The contract facilitates efficient purchasing through a pre-negotiated agreement that includes specific provisions for product access, pricing, and reporting requirements.

The contract is awarded to Nutricia North America and will be in effect from June 20, 2023, to May 31, 2025, with a potential renewal option through May 31, 2026. As a Waiver of Competitive Selection contract, it covers the state of Ohio and includes a 3/4 of 1% revenue share mechanism, requiring quarterly sales reporting. The contract type allows for price adjustments based on federal schedule or most favored customer pricing, and extends to cooperative purchasing members including political subdivisions, school districts, state institutions of higher education, and select nonprofit organizations, providing broad accessibility for nutritional supplement procurement.