Opportunity
San Diego County Ivalua #BPM013129
San Diego County HIRT seeks rapid immunoassay biological agent detection strips and kits
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
July 07, 2026
Identifier
BPM013129
NAICS
325413, 325414
The County of San Diego's Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Hazardous Incident Response Team (HIRT), is seeking rapid immunoassay-based biological detection strips and test kits for emergency response to biological terrorism agents. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Hazardous Incident Response Team (HIRT) - OEMs and Vendors: - Alexeter Technologies (referenced for equipment compatibility) - Products/Services Requested: - Individual agent-specific rapid immunoassay test strips (boxes of 25) for: - Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) - Ricin (Ricinus communis) - Botulinum Toxin (Clostridium botulinum) - SEB (Staphylococcal aureus) - Plague (Yersinia pestis) - Tularemia (Francisella tularensis) - Brucella (Brucellosis) - Orthopoxvirus - Q Fever (Coxiella burnetii) - Glanders (Burkholderia mallei) - Multi-agent screening strips (e.g., RAID-8 or equivalent) capable of detecting at least eight biological threat agents simultaneously (boxes of 10) - Kits must include all necessary supplies (swabs, buffers, vials) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Test strips must be compatible with Alexeter Technologies equipment - Multi-agent strips must detect a minimum of eight threat agents - Kits must provide rapid detection within 15 minutes - Minimum 12-month shelf life required - Estimated quantities: 2 boxes of each agent-specific strip (25 strips/box), 2 boxes of multi-agent strips (10 tests/box)
Description
The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from qualified firms to provide rapid immunoassay based biological detection strips and associated test kits. The procurement includes detailed terms and conditions, and submissions will be evaluated based on price, technical approach, and acceptance of the County's draft agreement. The solicitation period is from June 22, 2026, to July 7, 2026, with a Q&A period from June 22 to June 26, 2026. Responses must be submitted electronically via the BuyNet procurement portal.