Newborn Screening Program - Screening Cards

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a competitive solicitation (DOH26-003P) for a Newborn Screening Program seeking specialized medical filter paper cards and screening kits to support newborn screening services across Washington, Hawaii, and Idaho. The contract requires the procurement of five distinct card kits, including Washington State NBS Cards with and without hearing screening inserts, Idaho State Single, Double, and Triple NBS Cards, and Hawaii NBS Cards. These kits will be used to collect dried blood spot specimens for testing infants for rare but treatable disorders. The solicitation requires bidders to provide FDA-approved filter paper meeting specific clinical standards, with a minimum 24-month shelf life and sequential barcoding. Estimated annual quantities range from 5,000 to 90,000 kits across different configurations. The bid response is due on December 23, 2025, by 2:00 PM PST, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for December 8, 2025, at 10:30 AM PST via Microsoft Teams. Evaluation criteria include 150 points for cost factors and up to 50 additional points for statutory preferences, with the contract term set at twelve months and potential for four one-year extensions.

The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses, with specific preference points available for these categories. Bidders must complete a Diverse Business Inclusion Plan if utilizing subcontractors, with voluntary goals for participation across seven business categories including Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Washington Small Businesses. Additional preference points are available for environmental considerations, such as PCB-free products, recycled content, hydrofluorocarbon-free products, and nonmercury-added products. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the historical annual sales are approximately $225,000, with the total estimated contract value exceeding $250,000. The contract requires comprehensive documentation, including bidder certifications, business profiles, and compliance with Washington State procurement regulations. Successful bidders must demonstrate financial responsibility, technical capability, and compliance with various state and federal requirements, including tax registration, insurance, and ethical business practices.