Buccal Swab Kits IFB

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on behalf of the Department of Public Safety for Buccal Swab Collection Kits, with proposals due September 16, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor under a single contract.

The scope comprises buccal DNA collector kits with specified components: a buccal DNA collector, white return envelope, DNA database collection form, and kit barcode. Kits must be assembled and returned according to established procedures. Vendors must guarantee pricing for a minimum of one year from contract award.

The contract term is five years. All communications must be directed to the State of Utah Division of Purchasing procurement officer. Vendors are responsible for monitoring the U3P platform for addenda and Q&A responses prior to the deadline. Pricing information will be treated as public; vendors may submit claims for business confidentiality on other proprietary information, with both redacted and non-redacted versions required.

Standard terms and conditions are non-negotiable; any bid containing exceptions or additions will be rejected. Vendors must certify compliance with anti-boycott provisions under Utah Code Annotated 63G-27 and confirm they are not providing forced labor products or technology from restricted foreign entities. No work, material procurement, or subcontracts may commence until after award notification and execution of a fully executed purchase order or contract. Vendors have seven days from award issuance to submit written protests to the Procurement Officer.