Qiasymphony Dna Investigator Kit, 192 Preps; Delivery Statewide and 1 more item

The State of Texas Department of Public Safety awarded a purchase order (PO No. 26309129) to Qiagen LLC on July 21, 2026, under statewide term Contract 175-A1 for DNA analysis kits totaling $17,564.12. The order comprises two distinct product lines: four Qiasymphony DNA Investigator Kits with 192 preparations each at $1,397.94 per unit ($5,591.76 aggregate) and one Investigator 24Plex Qs Kit with 400 reactions at $11,972.36. Both products are intended for statewide delivery to support the Department of Public Safety's forensic investigation capabilities.

The purchase order specifies delivery within four days of issuance, with all items scheduled for delivery on July 27, 2026, to the Austin, Texas location (812 Springdale Road), managed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division. The procurement qualifies for tax-exempt status under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) as materials for exclusive state use. Qiagen LLC, headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, will provide these specialized forensic DNA kits as part of the existing term contract arrangement, with invoicing and delivery coordination managed through designated state contacts including purchaser Delilah Gomez and delivery point of contact Charity Hubbard.