Laboratory Testing Supplies Procurement

Background

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to enter into a single source agreement with Veterinary Medical Research & Development, Inc. (VMRD) for the procurement of Laboratory Testing Supplies. This action is in accordance with statutory requirements for advertisement and is necessary for the Division of Animal Industry to fulfill its regulatory testing obligations using USDA licensed test kits.

Work Details

The contract involves the purchase of USDA approved test kits exclusively manufactured by Veterinary Medical Research & Development, Inc. (VMRD). The specific products include: - Babesia caballi Antibody Test kit, cELISA - Babesia equi Antibody Test kit, cELISA for Piroplasmosis testing

Prion Protein MAb Cell Culture Supernate

These items are essential for performing biologics testing required by the division's statutory duties.

Period of Performance

The contract will be performed from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Place of Performance

The geographic location for performance is not explicitly stated but is implied to be within Florida as it pertains to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Bidder Requirements

This solicitation is intended for a single source purchase from Veterinary Medical Research & Development, Inc. (VMRD), which is the sole manufacturer and supplier of the required USDA licensed test kits.