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

The District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), is soliciting bids under solicitation Doc845026 for the procurement of specialized National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable reference standards. These materials are required by the Forensic Toxicology Laboratory to support analytical development and new DUID testing protocols. The performance period extends through September 30, 2026, with a strict delivery requirement of 48 hours from the time of request. Interested vendors must submit all inquiries via the message board by 12pm on September 2, 2026, with the final response deadline set for September 3, 2026. The contract is governed by the Standard Contract Provisions for DC Government Supplies and Services, requiring adherence to the Buy American Act, the DC Human Rights Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Vendors must provide a completed Form W-9 and the PASS Master Supplier Form for registration and payment processing. Invoicing is handled through the DC Vendor Portal, with payment issued within 30 days of receiving a proper invoice. The District maintains rigorous quality assurance standards, reserving the right to inspect supplies during manufacture and upon delivery to ensure all materials are new and of the highest grade. Packaging must be clearly marked with the contractor's name, contract number, and delivery address.