Request for Response For Master Agreement For General Reference Laboratory Service Providers
Federal opportunity from DMH08 - STATEWIDE • Department of Mental Health. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2028. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 85-12-17.
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The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking to establish a pool of general reference laboratory service providers (GRLSP) from which the five Areas of the Department can purchase clinical referenced laboratory testing services on an as needed basis.
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The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) is initiating a Request for Response to establish a master agreement for General Reference Laboratory Service Providers (GRLSP). This initiative will enable the five Areas of DMH to procure clinical referenced laboratory testing services as needed. The response deadline is set for June 30, 2028, allowing ample time for prospective bidders to prepare their submissions.
The buyer aims to create a reliable pool of GRLSP from which to source laboratory testing services across the five Areas of the DMH on an on-demand basis.
- Establish criteria for qualification of GRLSP
- Outline terms of the master agreement
- Define scope of laboratory services required
- Set up a procurement process for testing services by the five Areas
- Evaluate and select the most suitable GRLSP candidates
- Company profile and qualifications
- Examples of past performance in similar services
- Proposed pricing structure
- Detailed service offerings
- Compliance with state regulations and standards
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- Details on specific laboratory tests required
- Expected volume of services needed by DMH
- Evaluation criteria for selecting the GRLSP
- Any specific certifications needed for bidders
- Clarification on any geographic restrictions for bids
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