Contract Award Summary

This is a State of Nebraska Contract Award (Contract Number 115843 04) between the State of Nebraska, specifically the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory, and QIAGEN, INC., a vendor located in Valencia, California. The contract was awarded on March 31, 2026, and establishes a five-year preventative maintenance agreement for two QIAGEN EZ2 Connect Genetic Analyzers used by the Nebraska State Patrol DNA Laboratory in Lincoln, Nebraska. The procurement was conducted as a sole source exception due to the proprietary nature of the software, technical training requirements, and QIAGEN's exclusive ability to provide service and maintenance for this specific instrumentation, which is essential for the laboratory's ISO 17025 accreditation.

The contract runs from September 8, 2026, through September 7, 2031, with an annual maintenance cost of $14,234.00 per year for each instrument, totaling $71,170.00 over the five-year period. Payment terms are Net 30 Days from invoice date, with annual payments required. The maintenance agreement includes technical support during standard business hours and online support 24/7, one planned maintenance visit per contract year, one repair service on-site or at the Regional Repair Center annually, parts and labor coverage for repairs under normal use, software updates, and a 10 percent discount on additional repair services and spare parts. The contract was funded entirely through state general funds and is not exclusive, allowing the State of Nebraska to pursue similar services from other sources if needed.