Qiagen supplies and maintenance service agreement

The Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL) seeks to establish a contract for the procurement of reagents, kits, supplies, and preventative maintenance services for laboratory instruments used in critical health testing, including DNA and RNA extractions, bioterrorism threat agents, blood collection, tuberculosis, and microbiology. The department intends to award this contract as a single source to Qiagen, LLC, due to the specialized nature and existing integration of Qiagen instrument systems within their laboratory operations. The contract, valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000, aims to ensure continuous, reliable testing capabilities essential for public health safety and response efforts. The solicitation, identified as AD-14618 and posted on December 11, 2025, with a response deadline of December 16, 2025, emphasizes the justification for a sole-source procurement based on the unique compatibility and established use of Qiagen products. The contract will support the department’s ongoing testing needs, maintaining laboratory readiness and compliance with health standards. Contact information for the primary point of contact, Yasemin Sulker, is provided for inquiries, and further details can be accessed through the Florida Marketplace bidding platform. This procurement aligns with regulatory provisions under Chapter 60A-1.045 of the Florida Administrative Code, ensuring transparency and adherence to state procurement policies.