Sole-Source Notice: Promega PowerPlex Y23 Forensic DNA Amplification Kits and Supplies
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- S-25700-00017587
- State
- Oregon
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- UNSPSC codes
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- 12161501 Affinity labels
- 12161504 Sulfhydryl reagents
- 12161505 Intercalating agents
- Points of contact
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- HQ Fiscal Services ospaccounting@osp.oregon.gov (503) 378-3720
- HQ Stockroom ospgeneralservices@osp.oregon.gov (541) 776-6118
- Ryan Miller ryan.miller@osp.oregon.gov (503) 779-3436
Opportunity details come from oregonbuys.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Oregon State Police is issuing a sole-source notice for Promega PowerPlex Y23 forensic DNA amplification kits and supplies, with protests due July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. OSP has determined these supplies are available from only one source under ORS 279B.075 and OAR 125-247-0275.
The scope comprises PowerPlex Y23 System Y-STR amplification kits (catalog items DC2320 at 200 reactions and DC2305 at 50 reactions) and PowerPlex 5C Matrix Standard (DG4850 at 5 preps) for forensic DNA casework at the Clackamas Laboratory. The Forensic Services Division-DNA Section has internally validated the PowerPlex Y23 chemistry, and conversion to alternative chemistry would trigger costly re-validation under accreditation requirements and existing equipment-compatibility constraints. Promega has historically supplied the PowerPlex 5C Matrix Standard at no charge.
The estimated contract value is $250,000 over five years, based on documented annual consumption of approximately five PowerPlex Y23 System kits and one PowerPlex 5C Matrix Standard quoted at approximately $30,900 annually. The prior contract (Price Agreement 257-1698-21, Blanket PO-25700-00013495) expired March 17, 2026, with total documented spend of $142,140 across four orders. OSP market research confirmed that Promega is the sole manufacturer and does not distribute through resellers including statewide mandatory-use agreements with VWR (Avantor), Fisher Scientific, and Pacific Star.
OSP intends to negotiate contract terms including price escalation limits, common lot number fulfillment, extended expiration dating, the continued no-charge matrix standard provision, and defined access to manufacturer quality control support. Affected persons may submit written protests to Ryan Miller under OAR 125-247-0710.
Opportunity text
OSP intends to award a five-year price agreement to Promega Corporation for PowerPlex Y23 System Y-STR amplification kits (DC2320, DC2305) and PowerPlex 5C Matrix Standard (DG4850) for forensic DNA casework. OSP determined these supplies are available from only one source per ORS 279B.075 and OAR 125-247-0275. Estimated value: $250,000. Affected Persons may protest in writing under OAR 125-247-0710 by July 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM to Ryan Miller (contact info above).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| SoleSource_BrandName_Promega_Y23.pdf |
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