TBS Lab Lab Supplies 2658339

The State of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking quotes for laboratory supplies for the Thompson Bishop Sparks Lab located in Auburn, Alabama. The procurement opportunity specifically targets two primary catalog items: a Large 96 Rod-Cover (16) with a requested quantity of 10 units, and a Qiagen One Step RT-PCR Kit with a requested quantity of 30 units. The contract opportunity is posted on March 24, 2025, with a response deadline of March 28, 2025, targeting suppliers capable of providing specialized scientific laboratory equipment. Potential vendors must carefully review the attached Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate document, which outlines comprehensive terms and conditions for state procurement. Vendors are required to be registered in Alabama Buys and must comply with electronic submission requirements. The procurement is specifically scoped for Limestone County and follows the state's standard procurement protocols for scientific research and laboratory supply acquisitions.

While the solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions on vendor qualifications, the attached standard boilerplate indicates potential compliance requirements such as participation in the E-Verify program and adherence to the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. The contract appears to be a standard procurement without a specified total budget range, focusing instead on unit pricing for specific laboratory supply items. Vendors will likely be evaluated on their ability to meet precise scientific specifications, pricing competitiveness, and compliance with state procurement regulations. The state reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analyses, which may impact vendor selection. Potential respondents should carefully review the attached documentation to ensure full compliance with Alabama's procurement standards and to understand the state's sovereign immunity provisions that govern the contract.