IFB 2025-04 Seized Drug Forensic Testing

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) has issued an Invitation for Bids to engage a licensed and accredited forensic laboratory capable of conducting testing on suspected seized drugs collected from various correctional facilities across New York State, including field offices and the central office in Albany. The selected laboratory must employ trained and experienced forensic scientists or chemists, along with an experienced supervisor, to perform these analyses. The contract, titled IFB 2025-04 Seized Drug Forensic Testing, is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and is set for an initial two-year term with the possibility of three additional one-year renewals. The procurement is open to vendors statewide, with no specific set-aside goals for minority, women, service-disabled veteran, or disadvantaged-owned businesses, and it follows past contracts with entities like NMS Labs. The solicitation was posted on June 4, 2025, with a response deadline of July 16, 2025. The contract aims to ensure reliable forensic testing services across all NYS counties, supporting DOCCS’s efforts to analyze seized drugs effectively. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Melinda Brown-Santos, Contract Management Specialist, reachable via email or phone. This initiative reflects the Department’s ongoing commitment to maintaining high standards in forensic analysis to support corrections and public safety efforts statewide.