DNA Arrestee Collection Kit - DPS/LSP

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Louisiana State Police (DPS/LSP) are seeking bids for 20,000 DNA Arrestee Collection Kits through a competitive solicitation process. The procurement requires LA Arrestee DNA Buccal Cotton Swab Collection Kits with Double Closure, packaged in boxes of 50 units, which will be delivered quarterly in four shipments of 7,500 kits each. Specific kit requirements include detailed specifications for barcoding, envelope dimensions, sterile cotton tip applicators, nitrile gloves, specimen collection envelopes, instruction sheets, and extra barcodes. The initial contract period will run from July 1, 2025, or the date of award through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. The bid is due on May 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all product specifications. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the LaGov vendor portal and be registered in the system.

The procurement opportunity appears to have Louisiana-specific preferences for businesses, with potential advantages for Louisiana-produced products or U.S.-manufactured items that meet cost and quality criteria. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the state reserves the right to reject individual line items and will evaluate bids based on responsiveness and responsibility. Payment will be processed electronically through LaCarte procurement cards or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), with unit prices including freight charges. The estimated quantities are not guaranteed, and actual orders will be placed by agencies as needed throughout the contract period. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the total procurement involves 20,000 kits, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The solicitation is open to vendors capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications for DNA collection kits, with a focus on quality, accuracy, and compliance with Louisiana State Police requirements.