NowDiagnostics, First to Know®Syphilis Rapid Test Kits (OTC)

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is establishing a Single Feasible Source contract with NOWDiagnostics, Inc. to procure the FDA‑authorized First to Know® OTC Syphilis Rapid Test Kit, the only over‑the‑counter syphilis test available for consumer self‑use. The award will cover delivery of kits from the date of award through August 31 2027, with two optional one‑year renewals. This procurement is a sole‑source award because NOWDiagnostics holds the exclusive FDA De Novo authorization for this product, and no comparable OTC alternatives exist. The contract will be administered by the DHSS Bureau of HIV, STI and Hepatitis. • Sole‑source procurement of a specialized OTC syphilis test kit. • Contract period: award date to 31 Aug 2027, with two one‑year renewal options. • Quantity and pricing not disclosed; supplier is the exclusive manufacturer. • Primary contact: Tammy Havalias, Buyer, (573) 751‑6108, [email protected]. • Opportunity posted 8 Sep 2026, submission deadline 17 Sep 2026.