EZ2 Connect Fx Robot System

The Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory is awarding a sole source contract to QIAGEN for two EZ2 Connect Fx Robotic Systems intended for DNA extraction in forensic analysis, with a total contract value of $168,313.65, including two units at $73,906.25 each, installation and training at $3,549.45, sales tax of $13,402.25, and shipping costs of $3,449.45. The procurement, conducted under sole source authority per RCW 39.26.010, is justified by the necessity of maintaining compatibility with existing QIAGEN EZ1 DSP systems, specific technical specifications, and forensic accreditation requirements under SWGDAM, which eliminate alternative vendors. The contract is funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance DNA Backlog Reduction Grant and requires delivery FOB WSP’s destination, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the agency’s facility in Washington. Packaging must comply with transportation safety standards, include clear labeling with contract identifiers, purchaser’s order number, and field order number, and contain packing lists. Invoices must be submitted electronically to SupplyProcurementInvoices@wsp.wa.gov using the Statewide Vendor Payment System, and payments are processed through the Office of Financial Management. QIAGEN must maintain compliance with federal debarment and lobbying regulations, provide certification of non-debarment, uphold warranty obligations including Y2K compliance and long-term interoperability, and adhere to strict site security protocols and insurance requirements, including $1 million in employers liability and primary non-contributory commercial general liability coverage. The contractor is prohibited from subcontracting without prior written approval and must label all proprietary information to preserve confidentiality under public records laws. No formal FAR clause numbering is included, and no COR, COTR, or PCO is designated, though Pennie Clark serves as the primary point of contact. The contract has no option quantities, extensions, or modification clauses, and the period of performance lacks defined start and end dates, though the final invoice must be submitted within 60 calendar days of contract end.