HSP42 - COVID-19 Pooled Testing Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Pooled Testing Strategic Sourcing Team (SST), is seeking qualified vendors to provide COVID-19 pooled testing services. The requested services include the delivery of testing kits, processing of collected specimens at a CLIA-certified laboratory, delivery of test results within 48 hours, and the provision of training and technical assistance support to eligible entities such as state agencies and school districts. Bidders must meet minimum service requirements, but may propose alternative solutions that provide equivalent or better performance. The evaluation criteria include pricing, supplier diversity commitment, and best value selection. Responses are due by March 9, 2021 through the COMMBUYS system.

The contract opportunity includes a requirement for bidders to commit a percentage of the contract value to be spent with certified Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), Veteran Business Enterprises (VBEs), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBEs), Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs), and LGBTBE firms as part of a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan. While no specific set-aside targets are provided, bidders must make a significant financial commitment to partner with these diverse suppliers. The estimated value of the prior emergency contracts leading up to this RFR is $30 million, and the SST expects the anticipated value to be greater.