Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex (MTBC) Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) and Testing Instrum

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) DOH25-008 for a Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex (MTBC) Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) and Testing Instrument, specifically targeting the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories in Jacksonville, Duval County. The procurement seeks a comprehensive laboratory system capable of automating MTBC testing, with specific requirements including complete testing within 6 hours, automated sample extraction, amplification, and detection, and fitting within a 2.5 by 8.5 feet space. The DOH anticipates a single award for a three-year contract beginning August 1, 2025, with potential renewals for up to three additional years. Bids are due by August 20, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with an anticipated award posting on August 25, 2025. The Department estimates an annual test volume of 7,000 units and will only compensate for actual tests performed. The cost per unit must comprehensively include the testing instrument, shipping, delivery, installation, reagents, consumables, LIS interface, instrument service and maintenance, training, technical support, and accompanying literature and manuals.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. The vendor must replace any existing instruments with new models and provide all reagents and kits for validation and verification at no cost. Pricing must be submitted for the initial three-year term and potential renewal periods, with compliance required for various state statutes regarding vendor certifications, scrutinized companies lists, and labor practices. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the required system and the anticipated 7,000 annual test volume suggest a significant contract value. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate technical capability to provide a sophisticated MTBC testing system that meets the DOH's stringent laboratory testing requirements, with a focus on automation, efficiency, and comprehensive support infrastructure.