T0893 - Genetic Parentage Testing (DNA): DHS - DFD

This state and local contracting opportunity is for genetic parentage testing (DNA) services for the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DHS-DFD). The State of New Jersey, through the Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, is soliciting quotes from qualified vendors to provide these services to the Office of Child Support Services and County Child Support Agencies. The selected vendor will be awarded a master blanket purchase order to perform all required services, including the collection of blood and tissue samples, testing, and reporting of results. Vendors must be accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks or the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics and comply with stringent quality and security requirements. The contract term is not specified, but the current contract is set to expire on October 31, 2019. Quotes are due by July 31, 2019, and the State reserves the right to separately procure individual requirements during the contract term if deemed necessary.

This contract opportunity is set-aside for vendors registered with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Small Business Registration and M/WBE Certification Services Unit. Vendors must indicate if they identify as a Minority-Owned Business, Women-Owned Business, or Small Business as defined in state law. The contract will be available for use by the State's Cooperative Purchasing Program participants, which include quasi-state entities, counties, municipalities, and school districts. No incumbent vendor information or budget range is provided, but the pricing will be an all-inclusive per person test rate, with the vendor responsible for providing all supplies, personnel, and logistics.