SURE CHECK HIV Assay

The Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Communicable Disease, HIV/AIDS Section, is seeking to procure FDA-approved HIV test kits designed for use in at-risk communities. These kits utilize a rapid, non-traditional diagnostic method that requires only a small amount of finger-stick blood, making testing more accessible and less intimidating for individuals with needle or blood aversions. The goal is to expand testing outreach by reducing resistance and anxiety associated with traditional testing methods. The department intends to purchase the Chembio SURE CHECK HIV ½ Assay, a single-use immunochromatographic test that detects antibodies to both HIV Type 1 and Type 2, through a single-source procurement process in accordance with Florida Administrative Code Chapter 60A-1.045. The solicitation for this purchase was posted on March 21, 2025, with a response deadline of April 11, 2025. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and is managed by the Florida Department of Health, a state-level organization. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Bill Zimmerman, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. Additional details and bidding information are available through the Florida Vendor Marketplace.