Opportunity
Missouri BUYS #STATE 0000000562SL
Missouri DHSS Sole Source for NOWDiagnostics Syphilis Rapid Test Kits (OTC)
Posted
September 08, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
STATE 0000000562SL
NAICS
339112
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Bureau of HIV, STI and Hepatitis (BHSH), is seeking a sole source contract for syphilis rapid test kits. - Government Buyer: - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) - Bureau of HIV, STI and Hepatitis (BHSH) - OEM and Vendor: - NOWDiagnostics, Inc. (OEM and sole vendor) - Products Requested: - First to Know® Syphilis Rapid Test Kits (OTC) - FDA-authorized over-the-counter syphilis rapid test kits - Designed for consumer use without a healthcare professional present - Proprietary product with De Novo FDA authorization - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only FDA-authorized OTC syphilis test for consumer use - NOWDiagnostics, Inc. holds exclusive rights to market and distribute this product - No competing OTC products available; procurement is non-competitive and sole source - Period of Performance: - Contract from award through August 31, 2027, with two one-year renewal options
Description
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Bureau of HIV, STI and Hepatitis (BHSH) seeks to establish a Single Feasible Source (SFS) contract with NOWDiagnostics, Inc. for the purchase of over the counter (OTC) First To Know Syphilis Rapid Test Kits. This test kit is the only FDA-authorized OTC syphilis test designed for consumer use without a healthcare professional present. The contract period is from the date of award through August 31, 2027, with two one-year renewal options available.