New York State Contract Reporter #2140005

Automated qPCR analyzer, infectious-disease test kits, and support for NYS OMH

New York State Office of Mental Health Clinical Laboratories at the Nathan S. Kline Institute seeks an automated molecular testing system and supplies for infectious-disease testing. - Government buyer: New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Mental Health Clinical Laboratories, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, New York. - Procurement: One new, all-inclusive molecular qPCR analyzer, with analytical units, dedicated peripheral PCs, and printers, plus the test kits and materials needed for testing. - Annual test volumes: 2,000 FLU/PCR tests; 4,000 CT/NG PCR tests; 3,000 HCV/PCR tests; and 3,000 COVID tests. Kit quantities are not specified; bidders must identify tests per kit and account for kit stability. - Included supplies and support: Calibrators, quality-control materials, consumables, disposables, instrument parts, and other items directly required for testing. The vendor must provide and maintain the analyzer and include periodic maintenance, on-site service, and internal inspections. - Notable operating and pricing requirements: The system must support one shift, six days per week. Pricing is fixed for the five-year term, with no escalation; quoted costs must include the analyzer, testing supplies, and associated services. - OEM/vendor information: No analyzer manufacturer or current prospective vendor is specified. Hologic is mentioned only as a company awarded an identical or substantially similar contract previously; the notice does not identify Hologic as the current incumbent, bidder, or required OEM. - Award basis: Lowest total bid from a responsible, responsive bidder that meets the requirements.

Description

The New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking bids for a five-year contract to provide a new all-inclusive molecular qPCR analyzer for automated COVID/FLU/PCR, CT/NG PCR, and HCV/PCR testing at the Nathan S. Kline Institute. The analyzer is to operate one shift per day, six days per week, and include analytical units, dedicated peripheral PCs, and printers. The vendor is also responsible for required test kits, consumables, disposables, instrument parts, and other items needed for testing, as described in the bid materials. Electronic bids are due December 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, and must be emailed to bids@omh.ny.gov.

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