RFR 191229 MA State Public Health Laboratory Specialized Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, and Service

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences is seeking responses from qualified vendors to provide a wide range of specialized laboratory equipment, instrumentation, supplies, and services through this Request for Response (RFR) procurement. The Department aims to establish a Master Agreement contract to create a qualified list of vendors that can deliver critical laboratory products and services, such as cell lines, diagnostic procedures, rapid drug susceptibility testing, molecular biology sample preparation systems, nucleic acid amplification testing platforms, sequencing equipment, and other related items. Vendors must be ISO certified and have assays that are FDA approved, where applicable. The RFR has a target contract duration of up to 5 years, with 2 options to renew for 3 years each, and allows for various purchasing options including outright purchases, leasing arrangements, and the ability to revise prices annually. The evaluation criteria include a 10% weight for the Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) commitment.

The RFR is open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Department does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or contractors, nor details on existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration. The RFR also does not specify any award values or budget ranges, as the Department will establish Master Agreements with the qualified vendors to be used on an as-needed basis, with no guarantee of the number of engagements for each vendor.