Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)

The State of Missouri has issued a Single Feasible Source Services (SFSS) solicitation for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE), seeking a vendor to administer the examination over a one-year contract period. This procurement is specifically targeted at invited vendors who will provide the VTNE testing services, with electronic responses required through the MissouriBUYS system. The solicitation period runs from June 4, 2020, at 9:00 AM CDT through June 15, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT, during which potential vendors must review and accept all solicitation documents under the Overview tab. The contract will be effective from the date of award and continue for one year, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the documents, vendors must ensure timely and complete electronic submission of their responses. The primary contact for this solicitation is Kelly Miller, who can be reached at 573-751-4885 or kelly.miller@oa.mo.gov for any questions.

The solicitation is explicitly limited to invited vendors, effectively restricting competition and preventing open market participation. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or minority-owned enterprises are mentioned in the provided documents. The solicitation does not disclose the current incumbent vendor or provide details about existing infrastructure or technology requirements for the VTNE examination. Similarly, no specific budget range or estimated total contract value is revealed in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be a single-source procurement, meaning the state has determined that only one vendor can effectively provide the Veterinary Technician National Examination services. Vendors must be prepared to fully comply with the state's requirements and demonstrate their capability to administer the VTNE examination effectively throughout the one-year contract period.