Purchase of Animal Health Supplies-Hypodermic Needles

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking responses from vendors to provide hypodermic needles in various lengths for the Department of Agricultural Resources. The request is for 16 gauge needles in 1", 3", 4", and 5" lengths, packaged in individual sterile strip packs with sterile, disposable, polypropylene hubs and #304 stainless steel tubing. The procurement has an estimated annual value of $500, for a total of $3,000 over the 6-year contract period which includes an initial 2-year term and two 2-year renewal options. Responses are due by March 23, 2018, and the estimated contract start date is July 1, 2018.

This is a Small Procurement targeted to verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). The Department intends to award a contract to one or more SBPP-participating businesses, but may consider non-SBPP vendors if there is inadequate SBPP capacity. Bidders must follow Supplier Diversity Program requirements, including the submission of an SDP Plan for procurements over $150,000. The Commonwealth's standard terms and conditions will apply to the resulting contract.