SURE CHECK® HIV 1/2 Assay

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Bureau of Communicable Disease, HIV/AIDS Section, is procuring FDA-approved HIV test kits to be used for at-risk communities in Leon County. The specific product being procured is the Chembio SURE CHECK HIV 1/2 Assay, a single-use immunochromatographic test for the detection of antibodies to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 and Type 2. This test kit requires the least amount of finger-stick whole blood, which encourages those who may have an aversion to needles or blood to get tested, allowing HIV testers to reach more people with less resistance and anxiety. The procurement is being conducted as a single-source acquisition, as Chembio Diagnostics Systems, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the Chembio SURE CHECK HIV 1/2 Assay. The estimated dollar amount for the three-year contract is $3,000,000. The contract will be awarded in accordance with Chapter 60A-1.045 of the Florida Administrative Code, and the due date for responses is June 21, 2022.

The procurement does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total contract value of $3,000,000 over three years represents the possible award range for this procurement.