South Carolina Sfaa Sfaa #5400029688

South Carolina DPH Solicits High-Throughput STD and Viral Load Testing Systems and Services

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), through the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, is seeking proposals for high-throughput STD and viral load testing solutions for its Public Health Laboratory. - Government Buyer: - State Fiscal Accountability Authority, Division of Procurement Services, Office of State Procurement - South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), Public Health Laboratory - Products and Services Requested: - Assay kits and fully automated instrument systems for testing: - HIV-1 RNA Viral Load - HCV RNA Viral Load - HSV-1 & 2 - Chlamydia trachomatis - Neisseria gonorrhoeae - Trichomonas vaginalis - Mycoplasma genitalium - Reagents, controls, calibrators, consumables, sample collection media, and transport devices - Estimated annual test quantities: 75,000 Chlamydia trachomatis, 75,000 Neisseria gonorrhoeae, 45,000 Trichomonas vaginalis, 20,000 Mycoplasma genitalium, 1,000 HSV-1/HSV-2, 600 HCV RNA, 300 HIV-1 RNA - On-site and off-site training for laboratory staff (up to six on-site, at least two off-site) - Technical support, including next-day on-site service, installation, manuals, schematics, and system upgrades - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be fully automated, high-throughput, and compatible with the laboratory's LIMS system - All-inclusive reagent rental model (pricing per test includes equipment, reagents, and maintenance) - Vendors must provide both primary and validated backup analyzers - Training and technical support must be comprehensive and responsive - Contract allows for annual price adjustments and requires proof of progression for at-home testing solutions if proposed - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation, but major diagnostic equipment manufacturers are likely to compete.

Description

This solicitation is issued by the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) through the Materials Management Office. It seeks proposals for STD testing supplies and equipment, including all-inclusive pricing per test that covers equipment, reagents, and maintenance. The solicitation requires submission of offers online via the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) by July 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. On-site training for up to four staff members is also requested as part of the scope of work.

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