MA - Identification System & Microstation System Consumables

The State of Alabama, Department of Agriculture & Industries, is seeking a Master Agreement (MA) contract for consumable supplies related to their Biolog's Omnilog Microbial Identification System and GEN III Microstation System for four diagnostic laboratories located in Auburn, Boaz, Elba, and Hanceville. The required consumables include microplates, inoculation fluids, turbidity standards, plated media, and dehydrated agar, all of which must be manufactured by Biolog as no substitutions are allowed. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with a 12-month term and options to extend for up to four additional 12-month periods. All items must be delivered within 30 days of the vendor's receipt of the order, and pricing must remain firm for one year from the date of award. This opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and the contract will cover the jurisdictions of Coffee County, Lee County, Marshall County, and Auburn City.

The procurement documents indicate that there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or contractor is not identified. The approximate value or quantities of the contract are also not provided in the available documentation. Vendors must submit any additional requested information within 5 days and direct all questions through the vendor portal. The due date for responses to this solicitation is August 28, 2024.