Emergency Final Costs-DFS-Tecan Robot Repairs-SLB

This state and local contract opportunity is for the emergency procurement of repairs to three Tecan robots utilized by the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Forensic Services laboratory in Chicago. The Tecan robots are critical equipment used to process large batches of forensic DNA casework samples, and they have experienced malfunctions that have disrupted the laboratory's DNA processing capabilities. Tecan, the original equipment manufacturer, is the sole source provider certified to perform the necessary repairs to restore the robots to an operational state and enable the laboratory to resume large-scale DNA sample processing. The expected term of the emergency contract is 90 days, with a total estimated cost of $113,040.68. The emergency procurement is being funded through ISP fee funds, as there is no existing state contract available for these specialized Tecan robot repairs. The repairs are necessary for the ISP laboratory to maintain its accreditation and comply with FBI quality assurance standards.

The emergency procurement is limited to Tecan as the sole source provider, due to their expertise, access to necessary parts, and ability to quickly restore the Tecan robots to full functionality. There are no set-aside designations or other restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent provider is Tecan, as they are the original equipment manufacturer. The procurement does not appear to involve any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.