Newborn Metabolic Screening Filter Paper Kits

The Oklahoma State Department of Health, through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) Central Purchasing Division, is seeking a vendor to provide newborn metabolic screening filter paper kits for the state's Public Health Laboratory in Stillwater. The procurement targets the acquisition of specialized dried blood spot filter paper forms required for metabolic disorder testing, with an estimated annual quantity of 55,000 forms. Vendors must be FDA-registered for printing in vitro medical diagnostic devices and comply with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices. The kits must be printed on specific paper types (Whatman Grade 903 or Ahlstrom Grade 226), include multi-page forms with demographic information, and meet strict technical specifications for filter paper quality, including precise blood absorption times and spot diameter ranges. The solicitation, identified as Event #EV00000653, requires bid responses to be submitted through the Oklahoma Supplier Portal by 3:00 p.m. CST on March 10, 2025, with administrative review requests due by February 26, 2025, and questions accepted until March 3, 2025. Evaluation will be conducted using best value criteria, focusing on price, ability to supply products, and product acceptability.

The contract opportunity includes provisions for service-disabled veteran businesses and encourages participation from minority and women-owned enterprises. Bidders must complete several mandatory forms, including the Non-Collusion Certification (Form CP004) and Responding Bidder Information form (OMES Form CP076), which require disclosures about business practices and potential conflicts of interest. The initial contract term is one year with four potential one-year renewal options. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract will cover jurisdictions including Ottawa County and Tamaha Town. Although a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the specifications suggest a comprehensive procurement with detailed requirements for kit production. Vendors must provide pricing that includes all shipping, packaging, and handling fees, with products delivered FOB destination. The state will utilize federal funding for this procurement, which introduces additional compliance requirements outlined in the attached Federal Funding Terms document, including specific guidelines for contracts of varying dollar thresholds.