QIAGEN Implements and Equipment

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is pursuing a single source procurement for QIAGEN laboratory implements and equipment, classified under UNSPSC code 41122400, to support crime laboratory operations. This procurement is being conducted through a statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement, with a posting date of May 27, 2025, and a final receipt date of June 17, 2025. The contract term will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, specifically targeting supplies and implements compatible with the agency's existing forensic investigation infrastructure. The procurement focuses on specialized laboratory equipment that supports high-profile criminal case investigations under Florida Statute 943.325. Key deliverables include QIAGEN laboratory supplies and implements designed to integrate with the department's current validated system, which includes 40 existing QIAGEN instruments like the QIAsymphony, QIAgility, and EZ1 extraction robot.

The procurement is specifically targeted as a single source acquisition from QIAGEN, LLC, located in Germantown, Maryland, with no apparent set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The current infrastructure consists of 40 QIAGEN instruments already implemented in FDLE crime laboratories, which necessitates continued procurement from the same vendor to ensure system compatibility and workflow continuity. The estimated contract value is $1,900,000.00, covering the procurement of laboratory implements that will directly support the agency's forensic investigation capabilities. No competitive bidding process is indicated, as the procurement is justified by the existing QIAGEN technology infrastructure and the specialized nature of the laboratory equipment. The single source justification is predicated on the agency's established validated system and the critical need for consistent, compatible laboratory technology in criminal investigation processes.