Qiagen Bt6 Matrix Standard; Delivery Statewide

The Texas Department of Public Safety, through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, awarded a purchase order to Qiagen LLC for the procurement of laboratory standards and reference materials. The contract, identified as 27004675, was executed on September 30, 2026, with a total contract value of $222.03. The award encompasses the delivery of one unit of Qiagen Bt6 Matrix Standard (manufacturer part number 386224) to support statewide operations across Texas, with delivery expected by October 5, 2026.

The place of performance for this procurement is the El Paso, Texas location of the Department of Public Safety, with statewide delivery capability under the underlying term contract 175-A1. Qiagen LLC, the prime contractor located in Germantown, Maryland, is responsible for fulfilling the delivery obligation within the specified timeframe. The State of Texas has claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and applicable state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), reflecting the procurement of tangible personal property for exclusive state use. Invoicing and delivery coordination are directed to designated state contacts within the Department of Public Safety.