Notice of Sole Source Award

This Notice of Sole Source Award from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Forensic Science documents a sole source procurement for forensic equipment maintenance and repair services. The award was made on September 15, 2026, to Life Technologies Corporation under Purchase Order/Contract Number DFS-2707. The procurement relates to preventative maintenance and repair services for two Quant Studio Real Time PCR Systems located at the Department's Central Laboratory in Mechanicsville, Virginia. The determination was made that only one source is practicably available to provide the specialized maintenance and repair services required for this forensic equipment.

The procurement is classified under Commodity Code 93841 for Forensic Equipment Maintenance & Repair. As a sole source award, the typical competitive bidding process was not conducted, and the procurement records are now available for public inspection. The Purchase Officer/Contract Officer for this award is Shayla Cannady, who can be reached at 804-588-3308 or shayla.cannady@dfs.virginia.gov. No specific contract term, renewal options, or pricing information is detailed in this notice document.