NG & CT Nucleic Acid Amplification Assay, Instrumentation, and Testing Supplies

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) titled "NG & CT Nucleic Acid Amplification Assay, Instrumentation, and Testing Supplies" to procure nucleic acid amplification testing instruments and related supplies specifically for detecting Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT). The solicitation, numbered 26-482DPH-OFCDI-B-50488, was posted on January 14, 2026, with a response deadline of February 25, 2026. The contract is part of the solicitation process for state and local government entities in Illinois, with the place of performance designated in Springfield, Illinois. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516, indicating it covers manufacturing and supply of analytical instruments. Chris Vogt serves as the primary point of contact for this solicitation. Vendors responding to this IFB must be actively registered with the Illinois Procurement Gateway and provide an IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure Form, which verifies the vendor's compliance with solicitation requirements, legal status, and absence of conflicts including lobbyist disclosures or involvement in forced labor exploitation. This form is essential for ensuring transparency and integrity in the procurement process and must be signed by an authorized representative. The contract aims to secure reliable and compliant testing equipment and supplies critical to supporting public health efforts in Illinois for effective detection and management of these infectious diseases.