DNA Database Buccal Collection Kits

The State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services, Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau is requesting bids for DNA Database Buccal Collection Kits under ITB 125399 OR, with bids due July 24, 2026. Written questions are due June 25, 2026, with responses posted by July 1, 2026.

The kits are for the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory and must include an envelope, instruction sheet, nitrile gloves, disposable pre-inked fingerprint strip, collection bag, EasiCollect Plus Collection Device (WB120472), sample envelope, proofs, evidence seal, and kit shipping seal. All components must conform to specifications in the attached technical drawings and procedural requirements. The evidence seal and kit shipping seal must meet stated integrity and chain-of-custody standards for DNA evidence handling. Samples of five identical kits are required within ten business days of the State's written request at no cost to the state.

Estimated annual usage is approximately 7,500 kits per year. The contract will have an initial four-year term, with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement. Pricing must be net and inclusive of all transportation and delivery charges, F.O.B. destination, with delivery desired within forty-five calendar days of order receipt. Late deliveries exceeding forty-five days are subject to a fifteen percent penalty on the applicable invoice amount. Prices shall remain firm for the initial one-year term; subsequent renewal periods may include price increases not to exceed six percent, with requests submitted a minimum of 120 days prior to contract period end. The State reserves the right to deny any requested price increase. The contract is not exclusive, and the State reserves the right to contract for the same or similar goods from other sources. No advance payments are permitted. Bids must be submitted via Webex with a public opening at 2:00 p.m. Central Time on July 24, 2026. Bidders must accept all terms and conditions or clearly identify exceptions with detailed explanations and alternative language.