SPSS Labs Accreditation Management System

The State of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a small purchase procurement with sole source conditions for the SPSS Labs Accreditation Management System, with a proposal due date of April 6, 2026. This procurement involves the acquisition and implementation of a comprehensive accreditation management system designed to streamline laboratory accreditation processes and compliance documentation across Illinois laboratories. The deliverables include software licensing, system implementation services, staff training, and post-implementation technical support necessary to establish a standardized, technology-enabled accreditation management framework. The system will manage multiple laboratory accreditation standards and compliance requirements while enabling the transition of Illinois laboratories to a unified digital platform. Key objectives include system configuration, comprehensive staff training, and ongoing support services to ensure successful adoption and operation of the accreditation management solution. The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement with implementation required by June 30, 2026, contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from the State for Fiscal Year 2026.

This procurement is designated as a sole source small purchase, which restricts competitive bidding and has been justified based on the vendor's unique qualifications and specialized capability to deliver the required accreditation management system. The incumbent vendor identified in this procurement is AQS, Inc., based in South Weber, Utah, which was selected to provide the AB Manager Labs Accreditation Management System. The contract value is $48,500 for the one-time system implementation charge, falling below the $50,000 threshold for this procurement category. AQS, Inc. is required to maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law, with the State named as additionally insured on all policies. Payment will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices required to be submitted no later than July 31 following the fiscal year in which services are completed.