Opportunity

Tennessee Department of General Services #32901-13916

Tennessee Department of Correction Solicits NARK Reagents and Forensic Supplies

Posted

May 13, 2026

Respond By

June 05, 2026

Identifier

32901-13916

NAICS

424690, 424210

The Tennessee Department of Correction is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of NARK reagents and a range of forensic supplies to correctional facilities, the Tennessee Correctional Academy, and probation and parole offices statewide. - Government Buyer: - Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) - Central Procurement Office, Department of General Services - OEMs and Vendors: - NARK (Original Equipment Manufacturer for drug test reagents) - APCAT (or equivalent, for forensic supply catalog) - Products/Services Requested: - NARK presumptive drug identification field test pouches: - NARK 20033 Fentanyl Reagent - NARK 20015 Methamphetamine/MDMA Reagent - NARK 20010 Special Opiates Reagent - NARK II 20023 Synthetic Cannabinoids Reagent - Tamper-evident evidence bags in three sizes (4"x7"–5"x8", 5"x15", 9"x12") - Self-sealing, transparent, with chain of custody section and unique case numbers - Fluorescent invisible skin marking ink (blue, 16 or 32 oz) - Access to a current catalog for additional correctional forensic supplies (APCAT or equivalent) - Notable Requirements: - Specific product part numbers for reagents - Detailed specifications for evidence bags (tamper-evident, chain of custody, unique case numbers) - All-inclusive pricing and delivery to multiple statewide locations - Contract term: 36 months base with two optional one-year renewals (up to 60 months total) - Compliance with state and federal laws, warranty, inspection, and acceptance provisions

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Tennessee Department of Correction to procure NARK reagents and forensic supplies. The contract term is thirty-six months with two optional one-year renewals. The contractor will provide and deliver specified items to multiple locations across Tennessee, including correctional facilities, the Tennessee Correctional Academy, and probation and parole offices. Required items include presumptive drug identification field test pouches, tamper-evident evidence bags in various sizes, fluorescent invisible skin marking ink, and access to a catalog for additional forensic supplies.

View original listing