Qiagen Wastewater Surveillance Testing Reagents and Service

Background

The contract is issued by the Laboratory Services Division under the Genomic Surveillance Program, specifically for the Wastewater Unit. The goal of this contract is to procure essential equipment and services to enhance wastewater surveillance testing capabilities, which are critical for public health monitoring.

Work Details

The contract involves the procurement of two QIAGEN QIAcuity digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) instruments along with necessary service, reagents, and supplies. This includes a 5-year service agreement renewal for an existing QIAcuity instrument. The total estimated dollar amount for the life of the project is $1.64 million, covering a period from December 15, 2023, to December 14, 2028. The agreement also addresses increased testing volume necessitating additional funding for reagents.

Period of Performance

The contract will be performed over a five-year period starting from December 15, 2023, and ending on December 14, 2028.

Place of Performance

The products and services will be utilized at the Colorado State Public Health Laboratory (CSPHL) in Germantown, MD.

Bidder Requirements

The vendor must be QIAGEN due to proprietary technology requirements and existing agreements that necessitate direct procurement from them. The vendor holds specific expertise with QIAGEN equipment and has provided specialized training to lab staff on relevant protocols.