QUANTSTUDIO DX REAL-TIME PCR
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is seeking bids for molecular epidemiology laboratory equipment through solicitation #5400023249, specifically procuring one ION Chef System and one ION GeneStudio S5 Prime System for the Public Health Laboratory located in Columbia, South Carolina. The equipment is intended to support whole genome and next-generation sequencing capabilities for disease outbreak response and participation in national surveillance networks...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of a chemiluminescence analyzer instrument, specifically targeting the Richland County Public Health Laboratory. The solicitation requests bids for one fully automated DiaSorin Liaison XL Analyzer or an equivalent system that is FDA-approved to perform the QuantiFERON TB Gold Plus assay. The instrument must be new, in first-class condition, and capable of continuous...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a service contract covering preventive maintenance for an AB SCIEX QTRAP 6500+ Mass Spectrometer located at the DHEC Public Health Laboratory in Richland County. The procurement seeks a single qualified contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance services, including instant workflow phone support during business hours, onsite workflow support, and 24/7 access to SCIEX Now...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is seeking to procure a Bruker MALDI Biotyper Sirius One CA System through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Richland County. The comprehensive system procurement includes the MALDI Biotyper system unit, a desktop computer running Windows 10, system software, biotarget plates, MSP adapters, IVD BTS components, user manual, uninterruptible power supply, reference physiocare pack, LabScape Complete 24 software, and Database...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) issued Solicitation Number 5400019253 for reagent kits and equipment to perform qualitative hemoglobinopathy screening on dried blood samples in Richland County. The procurement seeks vendors capable of supplying specialized testing kits and associated equipment for analyzing dried blood specimens. The original solicitation was scheduled for bid opening on March 26, 2020, but was amended to extend the deadline to April 2,...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) issued a fixed-price bid solicitation for COVID-19 laboratory services, targeting qualified vendors to provide contingency PCR testing and whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis. The procurement seeks providers capable of supporting DHEC's Public Health Lab during testing surges, conducting testing for Long-Term Care Facilities, and performing additional COVID-19 related laboratory work. Mandatory qualifications include...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is soliciting bids for COVID-19 laboratory services through a fixed-price solicitation targeting contingency-based testing capacity. The procurement focuses on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing and whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis, with the ability to support overflow testing at the Public Health Lab, long-term care facilities, and other designated locations. Mandatory qualifications for bidders include...
- The South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) issued an Invitation for Bid (Solicitation Number 5400021394) for a comprehensive digital temperature monitoring system to be deployed at their Public Health Laboratory in Columbia, SC. The procurement seeks a cloud-based solution capable of monitoring temperatures across approximately 109 monitoring points, with scalability to expand up to 500 points, covering a diverse range of laboratory equipment including ultra-low...
- The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for the procurement of a Hematology Analyzer Micros 60 CT with specific technical requirements. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive medical laboratory equipment package that includes the analyzer with a 16-bottle capacity, a Linearity Kit CL020, a four-year service plan with Lite DM Data Manager software, calibrators, controls, consumables, and associated shipping and handling. The...
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) issued a competitive best value bid solicitation for a rebid to establish up to two reagent and equipment rental contracts for infectious disease testing systems. The procurement targets two distinct lots: Lot 1 covers HIV p24 Antigen and Antibody testing for HIV-1 and HIV-2, plus Syphilis testing, with an estimated annual usage of 110,000 tests, while Lot 2 focuses on Hepatitis A, B, and C antibody and antigen testing,...
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is procuring an Applied Biosystems QuantStudio Dx Real-Time PCR instrument for its Newborn Screening Program, specifically to expand testing capabilities for SCID and SMA screening. The solicitation (Number 5400019874) requires a 96-well thermal cycling instrument with specific technical requirements, including functionality across 4-100°C temperature range, compatibility with Microsoft Excel file formats, and ability to perform multiplex assays. The procurement mandates on-site installation with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) integration and comprehensive on-site training and service. Key submission deadlines include a questions deadline of June 8, 2020, at 5:00 PM ET, and a bid submission deadline of June 25, 2020, at 2:30 PM ET. Responses must be submitted through the South Carolina procurement system at http://www.procurement.sc.gov, with award notification originally scheduled for July 6, 2020 (though an extension notice suggests potential date modifications). Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all mandatory technical specifications. The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or minority-owned enterprises. Vendors must be registered with the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) prior to submission and must comply with state provisions regarding debarment certifications, ethics requirements, drug-free workplace certification, and illegal immigration compliance. All proposed equipment must be new, with pricing required to be all-inclusive and covering shipping, handling, and system configuration costs. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement is for a single laboratory instrument to support state-level newborn screening capabilities. The procurement officer, Whitney Carswell, can be contacted at 803-898-3472 or carswewp@dhec.sc.gov for additional information. No incumbent vendor is identified, and the solicitation emphasizes standard manufacturer's warranty provisions and F.O.B. Destination shipping terms.
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Notice of Award Posting.pdf | 116KB | 11/20/25 | ||
Extension of Award.pdf | 169KB | 11/20/25 | ||
Solicitation.pdf | 597KB | 11/20/25 |