Qiagen Virus Testing Materials

The State of Missouri has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFST) procurement solicitation for Qiagen Virus Testing Materials through the Department of Health and Senior Services State Public Health Laboratory. The solicitation, numbered SFST30034901902538, is specifically for virus testing materials to be delivered to the laboratory located at 101 North Chestnut Street in Jefferson City, Missouri. The procurement covers a contract period from August 6, 2019, through August 5, 2020, with a very narrow submission window on July 17, 2019, between 9:30 AM and 9:45 AM CDT. Vendors are required to submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy, with no line items or specific quantities defined in the solicitation documents. The procurement contact is Nicolle Backes, who can be reached at 573-751-5341 or Nicolle.Backes@oa.mo.gov, and the payment terms are set at Net 45 Days with Free on Board Destination delivery terms.

The solicitation is open to all vendors and does not include any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational participation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range. The procurement is designated as a Single Feasible Source - Information Technology (SFST) procurement, which suggests that Qiagen has been determined to be the sole source capable of providing the required virus testing materials. Vendors must carefully review the complete solicitation requirements, specifications, and terms and conditions through the MissouriBUYS system's Overview tab. The lack of detailed specifications and the broad vendor eligibility suggest a straightforward procurement process focused on obtaining specific virus testing materials from a preferred vendor.