NIGP 17528: Electrophoresis Supplies: Gel Materials, Plates, Strips, Tubes, Wicks, etc.

NIGP 17528 Electrophoresis Supplies: Gel Materials, Plates, Strips, Tubes, Wicks, Etc. is an Item code encompassing specialized laboratory consumables for molecular and forensic analysis. State and local governments procure electrophoresis and genetic sequencing supplies under this code, including genetic analyzer components, buffer containers, polymers, sequencing kits, DNA quantification and size standards, and related reagents for DNA analysis, forensic applications, and drug screening. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division represents the primary recent issuing body, with procurement activity driven by forensic laboratory and crime-lab operations within state law enforcement and resource agencies. Contracting entities serve multi-agency statewide delivery models, notably the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, suggesting concentration among specialized analytical services for criminal justice and forensic investigation.

The Texas Comptroller posted an IFB (Solicitation 304T27175A11) on September 23, 2026, for proprietary chemical laboratory equipment and supplies with a response deadline of October 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CST. The solicitation reflects single-source procurement under Texas Government Code Chapter 2155.067 across all 50 line items, specifying branded products from Life Technologies Corp. (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Promega, Qiagen, Immunalysis Corporation (Abbott), and ANDE Corporation with designated SKU numbers. Expected quantities per line item range from 8 to 5,000 units based on four-year historical usage data, with contract performance running from Notice of Award through October 31, 2027, plus three one-year renewal options at the Comptroller's discretion. The structure indicates mature, high-volume consumption at forensic and analytical laboratories across a large state system, with firm pricing, FOB Destination statewide shipping, and a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee applied to all purchases.