Beckman Coulter Lab Instruments Service Agreements

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Laboratory Services Division, intends to award a sole-source service agreement to Beckman Coulter Life Sciences for comprehensive maintenance and support of proprietary laboratory instrumentation, including the Biomek i5, Allegra X-30R, and Avanti J15R IVD systems. This non-competitive procurement is justified by the exclusive need for manufacturer-certified engineers, genuine proprietary parts, and factory-trained technical support to ensure operational integrity and compliance with state-funded genomic testing requirements. The contract covers a five-year term from July 31, 2026, through April 22, 2031, with an estimated total value of $325,000 paid in advance, and includes annual preventive maintenance, unplanned repairs, remote and on-site technical assistance, and mandatory recertification of all equipment. Performance is required at state laboratory facilities in Denver, Colorado, with no third-party service providers permitted unless formally authorized by Beckman Coulter through a three-party agreement. The solicitation, identified as NPSS1-FHKA-2027000013-1, was posted on July 17, 2026, with responses due by July 22, 2026, and is being handled exclusively through electronic submission via the PCU Request Site. Comments or objections must be submitted via email to [email hidden] with a specified subject line header. The agreement is structured as a firm-fixed-price service contract with no option periods, and the award is based solely on technical necessity, not price competition. Key requirements include use of manufacturer-certified personnel, adherence to Beckman Coulter’s proprietary service protocols, and liability insurance coverage. While no formal FAR clauses, packaging specifications, or detailed invoicing methods are included, the procurement is supported by a completed sole source justification form affirming the uniqueness of the product and vendor, the proprietary nature of the instrumentation, and a documented comparison to historical pricing. All services must meet internal quality control standards to ensure uninterrupted functionality for federally funded public health testing operations.