Enzyme Substrate Test Media and Supplies - DHSS and DNR

The State of Missouri has issued a Single Feasible Source-Commodity (SFSC) solicitation for Enzyme Substrate Test Media and Supplies, targeting the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The procurement is specifically for supplies to be delivered to two locations in Jefferson City: the State Public Health Laboratory and the DNR Environmental Services Program. The solicitation covers a contract period from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, with a bidding window open from April 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM CDT to May 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT. While specific line items and detailed technical specifications are not provided, the solicitation indicates that only invited vendors can respond to this procurement. The delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days. Interested vendors are instructed to contact the Buyer of Record, Tammy Michel, at 573-751-3114 or tammy.michel@oa.mo.gov for additional information about the solicitation requirements.

The solicitation is restricted to invited vendors only, which significantly limits the pool of potential respondents. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are mentioned in the documentation. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors for these enzyme substrate test media and supplies. The estimated total value of the contract is not disclosed in any of the solicitation documents, making it difficult to assess the potential budget range. The procurement appears to be a targeted, specialized acquisition focused on specific scientific testing supplies for state health and environmental programs. Potential vendors will need to have specialized expertise in producing enzyme substrate test media and be capable of meeting the state's precise scientific and logistical requirements. The solicitation emphasizes vendor responsibility for timely submission and potential technical support needs during the response process.