ANDE Rapid DNA Supplies and Service

The State of Utah is pursuing a sole-source award for ANDE Rapid DNA Supplies and Service under solicitation TR26-19, justified under the Utah Procurement Code due to the exclusive nature of the required technology. The ANDE Rapid DNA Analysis system is the only FBI-approved platform certified for use with the National DNA Index System (NDIS), making it the sole viable source for rapid forensic DNA analysis in law enforcement investigations. The procurement, valued at $64,900, covers subscription services and A&I Chips necessary to operate the ANDE i7074 instrument, with delivery terms specified as F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. No competitive process is being conducted because alternative vendors cannot meet the FBI accreditation and NDIS compatibility requirements essential for legal admissibility of DNA results in Utah’s criminal justice system. The justification emphasizes that transitioning to another system would incur prohibitive costs and disrupt ongoing forensic operations, fulfilling the statutory criteria for non-competitive procurement under impracticability and sole-source conditions. The contract is administered by the Utah Division of Purchasing and General Services, with Tiffany Rydalch designated as the primary point of contact. The solicitation was posted on June 2, 2026, and responses are due by June 9, 2026, with proposals submitted through the state’s electronic portal and supporting documentation including a completed sole-source justification form. While federal acquisition regulations such as FAR clauses are not applicable, the procurement strictly adheres to Utah Administrative Code R33-108-101c, which permits non-competitive awards when standard processes are impractical. The vendor, ANDE Corporation, has affirmed compliance with Utah’s anti-boycott statute, but no information is provided regarding the vendor’s size status, unique entity identifier, or socioeconomic certifications. The contract does not include specified periods of performance, inspection protocols, or detailed quality standards beyond reliance on FBI accreditation. There are no contract options, escalation clauses, or special requirements outlined, and no contracting officer, COR, COTR, or invoice processing details have been formally assigned in the documentation.