192424 WIC Breast Pumps and Breast Pump Accessories

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Public Health (DPH) - WIC Program Division, is seeking vendors to provide WIC Breast Pumps and Breast Pump Accessories. The procurement includes 62 hospital grade/rental grade electric breast pumps and 250 compatible accessory kits, as well as 100 FDA-approved multi-user electric breast pumps and 300 compatible accessory kits. These items will be distributed to mothers of very low birthweight or premature infants, and mothers returning to work or school, at WIC programs across the state. The contract has an initial term of 1 year and 9 months, with two options to renew for 2 years each. The total estimated value of the procurement is $185,000. Award will be based on meeting product specifications, price, and the vendor's ability to ship items to multiple locations in Massachusetts. The solicitation has a bid opening date of August 17, 2018 and an anticipated contract start date of September 4, 2018.

The contract opportunity includes requirements related to the Supplier Diversity Program (SDP), which accounts for 10% of the total proposal review score. Bidders must commit a percentage of the contract value to partnerships with certified Minority-owned, Women-owned, Veteran-owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprises. The vendors awarded the contracts are Medela LLC and Hygeia II Medical Group Inc. No set-asides or incumbent contractors are mentioned in the provided information. The funding source for this procurement is not specified.