Description
The State of Tennessee Department of Correction is seeking a qualified vendor to supply specific forensic‑laboratory reagents (NARK II series) and related consumables. The contract is a fixed‑price, product‑supply award with a base term of three years and up to two optional one‑year renewals, totaling a possible five‑year performance period. Vendors must provide a current authorization letter from Sirchie confirming the right to distribute the listed NARK reagents, and must meet extensive state‑mandated compliance certifications (debarment, tax registration, Iran divestment, etc.). The solicitation requires unit pricing for each item and obligates delivery of the first shipment by July 1 2026.
• Required items: NARK 20033 (Fentanyl), NARK 20015 (Meth/MDMA), NARK 20010 (Special Opiates), NARK II 20023 (Synthetic Cannabinoids) plus tamper‑evident evidence bags and fluorescent skin‑marking ink.
• Total contract budget disclosed in Amendment 1: $200,000 for the full five‑year term, with no price adjustments allowed during the initial three‑year period.
• Mandatory compliance: Sirchie manufacturer authorization, tax registration, numerous certifications (Iran Divestment Act, non‑discrimination, HIPAA, PREA, etc.), and insurance requirements; no exceptions accepted.
• Submission: electronic bid via the Tennessee Edison Supplier Portal, with the extended deadline of July 8 2026 2 PM CST; questions due by June 19 2026.