FY26-RFQ-OCME-Primary Drug Standards-Open Market

The District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement, acting on behalf of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, has issued solicitation Doc845026 for the procurement of specialized National Institute of Standards and Technology traceable standards for the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory. This open market solicitation requires vendors to submit their responses by September 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM, with all inquiries to be submitted via the message board by September 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The process is managed by Contract Specialist Tiffany Starks and Contracting Officer Charlyn Moore. To participate, vendors must provide essential administrative documentation, including a completed Form W-9 for taxpayer identification and the PASS Master Supplier Form for vendor registration and payment processing. The agreement is governed by the Standard Contract Provisions for DC Government Supplies and Services, which outline critical requirements regarding quality assurance, shipping instructions, patent indemnification, and the District's rights to inspect supplies and seek remedies for nonconforming materials.