Qiagen reagent supplies, maintenance, and services agreements

The Florida Department of Health (DOH), Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL) is seeking a single-source procurement for Qiagen reagent supplies, maintenance, and service agreements specifically for molecular detection laboratory equipment. This procurement is targeted for Leon County and focuses on acquiring PCR and RT-PCR products, virology reagents, indicators, solutions, stains, and molecular biology/cell culture growth media. The contract will cover maintenance and calibration services for multiple Qiagen instruments, including QIAQuity, QIAcuity, QIAgility, Pyromark Q24, Qiacube Connect MDx, Qiacube, and EZ1 Advance XL. The procurement is being conducted under Chapter 60A-1.045 of the Florida Administrative Code, with a contract term of three years. Critical deadlines include a posting date of January 17, 2025, and a final receipt date of February 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The primary objective is to secure comprehensive laboratory equipment maintenance and reagent supplies from the exclusive manufacturer and authorized service provider.

This procurement is a single-source opportunity specifically with Qiagen LLC, who is the sole manufacturer and authorized service provider for the specified instruments in the United States. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are mentioned in the documentation. The estimated contract value is $150,000.00, covering the three-year term. Qiagen is positioned as the only vendor capable of providing these specialized products and services, which are critical for day-to-day operational specimen testing within the laboratory. The procurement has been approved by Allegra Small, Purchasing Director, and is being processed in accordance with sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3) of Florida Statutes. The contract will enable the DOH to maintain its molecular detection capabilities through exclusive access to manufacturer-specific reagents, maintenance, and service agreements.