Bio-Rad Laboratories Geenius™ System and Sickle Cell kits

The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Public Health Laboratories, is seeking to procure the Bio-Rad Laboratories Geenius™ System and associated Sickle Cell kits under a single-source purchase authorized under Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, to fulfill critical diagnostic needs for HIV confirmatory testing and newborn screening. The Geenius™ System is designated as the sole FDA-approved HIV-1/HIV-2 supplemental differentiation assay available in the U.S. market that has been validated in-house for use with oral fluid, in addition to whole blood, serum, and plasma, ensuring full compliance with the CDC 2014 HIV Diagnostic Algorithm. The system will be used to confirm initial positive HIV screens across the state’s public health laboratory network, enabling accurate, timely diagnosis and improved patient outcomes. The procurement covers a three-year term with an estimated contract value of $460,000 and is identified under NAICS code 12161500 for indicators and reagents, with additional commodity codes applicable to clinical diagnostic reagents and test kits. This is a non-competitive solicitation, as the Geenius™ System’s unique validation and regulatory status preclude the availability of equivalent alternatives, eliminating the need for competitive evaluation factors or award criteria. The contract is administered through the FDOH’s Bureau of Public Health Laboratories, with Benjamin Roberts listed as the point of contact for inquiries and submissions. The solicitation was posted on June 15, 2026, with a response deadline of July 9, 2026, and applies exclusively to the state of Florida, where the system will be deployed and operated. No packaging, inspection, delivery, or invoicing specifications are detailed beyond the requirement for the full Geenius™ system and controls to be delivered in a manner consistent with the system’s operational use in a public health laboratory setting. Vendors are requested to confirm their ability to supply the required commodities, but no formal proposal format or submission instructions are provided, as this is a single-source justification rather than a competitive solicitation.