Georgia Supplier Systems #DPH0000265

Georgia Department of Public Health Solicits CDC-Certified Newborn Screening Forms

This opportunity from the Georgia Department of Public Health seeks suppliers for specialized Newborn Screening (NBS) specimen collection forms used for statewide newborn blood screening. - Government Buyer: - Georgia Department of Public Health (GPHL), including the Georgia Public Health Laboratory and Information Technology Office - Products/Services Requested: - Six-part, no carbon required (NCR) filter paper NBS forms - Must use CDC-certified filter paper: Ahlstrom 226 or Whatman 903 - Forms must be printed by FDA-approved, ISO 9001-2008 certified facilities - Forms require sequential numbering and bar codes - Minimum expiration period of 24 months - Emergency supply of at least 50,000 forms, ready to ship within 24 hours - Must allow for frequent updates to comply with legislative changes - Printing and quality assurance services, including rapid response to inquiries, sample submission, and the ability to accommodate both minor and major form changes - OEMs/Vendors Mentioned: - Ahlstrom (Ahlstrom 226 filter paper) - Whatman (Whatman 903 filter paper) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Forms must be CDC-certified and produced in FDA-approved, ISO 9001-2008 certified facilities - Contractor must maintain emergency inventory and provide rapid shipment - Emphasis on quality assurance, cost-efficiency, and exemplary customer service - Participation by Georgia-based, small, minority, veteran, and women-owned businesses is encouraged - Delivery/Performance Locations: - Georgia Public Health Laboratory, 1749 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033 - PH Contracts, Procurement, West Tower, 200 Piedmont Ave. SE, 19th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30334 - Georgia Department of Public Health Information Technology Office, 200 Piedmont Ave, SE West Tower, 10th Floor, Ste 1002, Atlanta, GA 30334

Description

The Georgia Department of Public Health is soliciting bids to establish a contract with qualified suppliers to provide Newborn Screening (NBS) specimen collection forms. These forms must be printed by an FDA-approved facility meeting ISO 9001-2008 certification standards. The forms are specialized, six-part no carbon required (NCR) filter paper forms certified by the CDC, used for newborn blood screening as mandated by Georgia law. The contractor must maintain an emergency supply of at least 50,000 forms ready to ship within 24 hours and ensure the forms have a minimum 24-month expiration period.

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