Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to award a contract to Qiagen LLC for service and maintenance agreements covering four forensic laboratory instruments (EZ1 Advanced XL, EZ2 Connect Fx, QIAcube, and QIAgility). Qiagen, as the instrument manufacturer, is the only authorized source for these services, justifying the sole‑source procurement under South Carolina law. The contract value is approximately $93,098.66, and the agency provided contact information for the procurement manager. No competitive bidding, award date, or contract term details were disclosed. • Sole‑source award to Qiagen LLC for maintenance of forensic lab equipment. • Contract amount: $93,098.66. • Agency: South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division, contact Kim B. Williams (email & phone provided).