TBS Lab Lab Supplies

The State of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is seeking a laboratory supplies procurement for the Thompson Bishop Sparks Lab located in Auburn, Alabama. The contract opportunity involves purchasing specialized diagnostic laboratory reagents and conjugates, specifically targeting veterinary diagnostic testing for various animal viruses. The procurement includes multiple catalog items such as Para influenza Virus Type FITC Conjugate, Anti-Feline IgG FITC Conjugate, Bovine Coronavirus FITC DFA Conjugate, Canine Coronavirus FITC Conjugate, Feline Panleukopenia Virus FITC Conjugate, and Feline Herpesvirus Type 1 FITC Conjugate. Suppliers must bid on all line items and provide a letter confirming their status as a third-party distributor. The procurement requires FEDEX 2-day shipping directly to Emily Handley at the Thompson Bishop Sparks State Diagnostic Lab. The solicitation was posted on March 31, 2025, with a response deadline of April 9, 2025, encompassing quantities ranging from 2 to 25 units across different diagnostic reagent types. Suppliers must complete unit and total pricing for each catalog item and include freight shipping costs.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While the solicitation requires suppliers to be third-party distributors, no specific vendor qualifications beyond this are detailed. The standard boilerplate document attached suggests vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys, comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, and be enrolled in the E-Verify program. Potential vendors will need to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating tax compliance, business legitimacy, and adherence to state procurement regulations. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the procurement involves multiple laboratory reagent types with varying quantities. Vendors must be prepared to provide precise pricing, demonstrate distribution capabilities, and meet the state's strict documentation and shipping requirements. The contract appears focused on ensuring high-quality diagnostic laboratory supplies for veterinary testing purposes.