Cystic Fibrosis Testing Kits - LDH-OPH

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health is seeking a Blanket Order Contract for Cystic Fibrosis Testing Kits through a competitive bidding process covering East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City. The procurement specifically requires four line items: a Luminex MAGPIX Calibrator Kit (2 units), Luminex xTAG Cystic Fibrosis (CFTR) Kits (30 kits), Luminex xMAP Sheath Fluid (5 units), and a Luminex Performance Verification Kit (2 units). This solicitation is a proprietary procurement, meaning only specified Luminex brands and models will be considered. The bid is scheduled to open on April 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST through the LaGov vendor portal, with an initial contract period from July 1, 2025, or the date of award through June 30, 2026. The state reserves the option to renew the contract for two additional 12-month periods, with a total contract time not exceeding 36 months. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the intent to award on an all-or-none basis.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and all interested vendors must be registered in the LaGov system to participate. Bidders must provide unit prices that include all freight charges, understanding that individual order quantities will be based on agency demand with no guaranteed minimum purchase commitment. The contract will support LDH Public Health Labs and allow for electronic payment options, including LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer for larger amounts. Funding for the contract remains contingent on legislative appropriation for the upcoming fiscal year, with deliveries prohibited before July 1, 2025. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers specialized medical testing equipment with precise specifications. The state maintains flexibility to increase or decrease order quantities at the contracted unit price, providing adaptability in meeting public health testing requirements.