Life Technologies Lab Instruments Service Agreements

The State of Colorado, through the Department of Public Health and Environment Laboratory Services Division, is awarding a sole-source service contract to Life Technologies Corporation for comprehensive maintenance and repair services on critical genomic laboratory instrumentation. The contract, identified by solicitation number NPSS1-FHKA-2027000014-1, covers preventive maintenance, unplanned repairs, technical support, and provision of certified parts for specific instruments including the Proflex, ABI 7500 Fast, Quant Studio 5, KingFisher Flex, Quant Studio Dx, and ABI 7500 Fast (ENV), each identified by unique serial numbers. The procurement is justified solely because Life Technologies Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer and the only entity authorized to service these instruments with certified parts and trained technicians necessary to meet stringent quality control and regulatory requirements for federally funded testing programs. The agreement is structured as a pay-in-advance contract with a term spanning from July 31, 2026, through April 22, 2031, and is valued at $349.5 million for the five-year period, though this amount may reflect a clerical notation error intended to be $349,500. Performance of all services must be conducted exclusively by manufacturer-certified engineers with direct access to proprietary, non-catalog parts and must adhere to established quality management standards to ensure analytical accuracy and compliance with funding deliverables. Liability insurance is required of the vendor, and services are subject to inspection based on adherence to manufacturer protocols and maintenance schedules. The contract administration falls under the Genomic Surveillance Program, with key contacts including Alexandria Rossheim and Shannon Matzinger. The sole-source designation is confirmed through documentation demonstrating that no other vendor can provide the required service due to proprietary technology and certification restrictions, and that the proposed pricing has been deemed fair and reasonable. No competitive solicitation or weighted evaluation factors are applicable, as the procurement is based entirely on the uniqueness of the equipment and vendor expertise. The contract will proceed without competition unless objections are received by the response deadline of July 22, 2026.