TBS Lab Lab Supplies 271671

The State of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking quotes for laboratory supplies for the Thompson Bishop Sparks Lab located in Auburn, AL, specifically requesting products related to Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (caseous lymphadenitis) diagnostic testing. The procurement involves six specific catalog items including a Conjugate Diluting Buffer, 100X Conjugate, Negative Control, Positive Control, Antigen-Coated Plate, Stop Solution, and Substrate Solution. Vendors must bid on all lines and provide a letter confirming third-party distributor status. Critical vendor qualifications include possessing an established quality assurance program with ISO accreditation for medical and scientific product distribution. All participating vendors must warranty the products and commit to free replacement or purchase price refund if products do not perform satisfactorily. The quote solicitation was posted on April 21, 2025, with responses due by April 24, 2025, indicating a tight four-day submission window for potential suppliers.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and comply with state procurement regulations. The procurement covers Limestone County and requires vendors to adhere to multiple state statutory provisions, including the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act and E-Verify program enrollment. Suppliers must be registered to collect and remit Alabama state and local sales taxes. The state reserves rights to inspect products, conduct price reasonableness analyses, and request additional supplier qualification documentation. Though no specific budget range is provided, the procurement involves precise scientific laboratory supplies with potential for ongoing research and diagnostic testing needs. The opportunity appears targeted at specialized scientific supply distributors with comprehensive quality management systems and experience in providing medical and laboratory research materials.