44300-00016838_DiaSorin_Sole_Source_Justification.pdf

This is a sole source justification letter from DiaSorin Inc. dated November 9, 2023, regarding equipment and reagent procurement for the State of Oregon. DiaSorin establishes itself as the exclusive manufacturer and service provider of the LIAISON XL Analyzer (p/n I0050) and LIAISON XS Analyzer (p/n I0090), as well as the sole supplier of the LIAISON QuantiFERON Software (LQS) (p/n Q0001). The letter specifies that DiaSorin manufactures all associated reagents required for use with these systems, including the LIAISON QuantiFERON TB Gold Plus Kit (200 tests), LIAISON QuantiFERON TB Gold Plus Controls, and LIAISON QUANTIFERON-TB GOLD PLUS (200 tests). These reagents are available exclusively through DiaSorin's authorized distributor, QIAGEN Sciences, LLC.

The justification establishes that no competitive alternatives exist for the specified equipment and reagent systems, supporting Oregon's procurement decision to proceed with a sole source award to DiaSorin. Contact for technical inquiries regarding this sole source determination has been designated to Jay McConnell at 651-351-5698, with administrative oversight provided by DiaSorin's Commercial Contract Administration division.