Fax Bid* - DNA Test Kits - LDH-OPH Bid Cancelled: 03/21/2025 -

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), specifically the Office of Public Health (OPH), is seeking to establish a Blanket Order Contract for DNA Test Kits through a proprietary procurement process. The solicitation (RFx No.: 3000024353) targets four specific Qiagen laboratory kits: QIAamp DSP DNA Blood Mini Kit (4 kits), QIAamp DSP Viral RNA Mini Kit (17 kits), DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kit (5 kits), and RNase A (2 kits). The contract will run from July 1, 2025, or the date of award, through June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Bids are due by March 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with delivery expected within 30 days after order receipt. The procurement will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with kits to be delivered to the LDH Public Health Labs at 1209 Leesville Avenue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Vendors must provide detailed documentation and be prepared to submit product literature within five business days of request, with pricing including all transportation, freight, delivery, unpacking, and assembly costs.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. However, the procurement includes Louisiana product and United States manufacturing preferences, which may provide favorable consideration to vendors meeting specific workforce and manufacturing location criteria. The state will utilize electronic payment solutions, including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions. Invoices should be emailed to DHH-OPHLaboratory_AccountsReceivable@la.gov, with specific delivery instructions requiring entry through the west gate, truck clearance of maximum 14' 6", and a lift gate or provided forklift. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement covers multiple laboratory kits with varying quantities. The contract includes standard state procurement terms regarding compliance, indemnification, civil rights, and potential contract termination conditions, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of the procurement process.