Description
The State of Tennessee’s Department of Health is seeking a qualified laboratory to perform confirmatory testing on dried‑blood‑spot (DBS) specimens that have produced abnormal results in the state’s Newborn Screening program. This service‑only solicitation requires a vendor that can handle clinical laboratory work, ensure rapid turnaround, and comply with strict confidentiality and data‑security requirements outlined in a mandatory NDA. The contract will be awarded to a provider capable of delivering accurate confirmatory analyses for newborns across Tennessee, supporting public health outcomes.
• Scope: Laboratory confirmatory testing of abnormal newborn DBS specimens.
• Requirements: Proven clinical laboratory capability, compliance with Tennessee confidentiality statutes, ability to register as a state vendor (10‑14 day processing), and execution of a non‑disclosure agreement.
• Timeline: Notice posted Jan 12 2026; proposals due Jan 23 2026; vendor registration must be completed before the deadline.
• Evaluation: Likely based on technical capability, turnaround time, cost, and adherence to data‑protection obligations.