The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Laboratory Services Division is seeking a sole-source service agreement with Life Technologies Corporation for preventive maintenance, unplanned repairs, and technical support on specialized laboratory instruments, with proposals due July 22, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement — the central eligibility filter — justified on the proprietary nature of the equipment, which requires Life Technologies' certified engineers and manufacturer-certified parts to maintain quality control metrics required for laboratory testing operations.

The scope covers ongoing service for multiple Proflex thermal cyclers, ABI 7500 Fast real-time PCR systems, Quant Studio 5 and Quant Studio Dx instruments, and a KingFisher Flex magnetic bead purification system. Services include preventive maintenance, unplanned repairs, and technical support.

The estimated contract value is $349.5 million over a five-year term running from July 31, 2026 through April 22, 2031. The Genomic Surveillance Program, led by Program Manager Shannon Matzinger and Program Contact Alexandria Rossheim, is the funding source. Work is performed in Denver County and Denver City, Colorado. The vendor comparison analysis relied on historical pricing data; CDPHE determined that costs are fair and reasonable based on consistent pricing over instrument lifecycles with no hidden charges when scope of work is followed. No conflict of interest exists regarding this procurement.

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