Twist Bioscience

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL), is seeking to procure testing panels, supplies, and reagents for laboratory advanced molecular detection surveillance of respiratory diseases. The requested panels from TWIST Bioscience were found to offer great sensitivity and the broadest range of targets. FDOH is requesting authorization to purchase these reagents and supplies as a single source from TWIST Bioscience, as they are the sole manufacturer and distributor of the required panels. The purchase will allow continuity of the testing process and compatibility with existing equipment. The contract term is for 3 years, with an estimated dollar amount of $150,000.

FDOH has determined that the commodities or contractual services are only available from TWIST Bioscience as a single source. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is TWIST Bioscience, and the purchase of their panels will integrate with the existing infrastructure and technology used by the BPHL. The procurement process includes a due date of January 23, 2024, for responses, and the contract award value is estimated to be $150,000.