All Labs - Annual Agreement - Diagnostic Test Kits

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking an annual agreement for diagnostic test kits across four regional veterinary diagnostic laboratories located in Auburn, Boaz, Elba, and Hanceville. The procurement involves the acquisition of specific diagnostic test kits, including SNAP Giardia Tests, IDEXX MAP 5/STRIP, SNAP FIV/FeLV Combo Tests, and IDEXX ROTA-CORONA-K99 1/STRIP, with varying quantities for each item. Suppliers interested in bidding are required to include freight charges and any additional fees such as tariffs. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors who can supply these specialized veterinary diagnostic kits, with the bid submission deadline set for October 6, 2025. Potential bidders needing assistance with submission can contact the Alabama Buys helpdesk at (334) 353-0700. The point of contact for this procurement is Dr. Heather Walz or Maggie Rowe, who can be reached at (334) 844-4987 for additional information or clarification about the contract requirements.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documentation, the contract appears to be open to qualified suppliers of veterinary diagnostic test kits. The procurement covers multiple laboratory locations across Alabama, including facilities in Limestone County, suggesting a statewide scope of service. The contract seems to be structured as an annual agreement, indicating potential for ongoing procurement of diagnostic test kits for veterinary laboratories. Although specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement involves multiple test kit types and quantities, which suggests a potentially significant contract value. The requirement for precise diagnostic test kits implies that vendors must have specialized medical supply capabilities and the ability to meet specific catalog and product specifications for veterinary diagnostic testing.