SSA - Qiagen DNA instruments and reagents

This contract is a Sole Source Authorization (SSA) issued by the Idaho State Police for forensic DNA analysis. The agency seeks to procure Qiagen’s EZ1/EZ2 DNA Investigator kits, extraction consumables, and related instruments exclusively from Qiagen for a five‑year period, citing the lack of alternative suppliers and the need to maintain validated laboratory workflows. The total anticipated spend is $750,000 over the contract term, and the agency expects to request renewals after the initial term. • Vendor: Qiagen GmbH – sole‑source provider of proprietary DNA extraction kits and instruments. • Scope: Supply of ~80 Qiagen consumables, kits, instruments, and accessories required for the EZ1/EZ2 DNA extraction system used by ISP forensic services. • Justification: Only Qiagen manufactures these proprietary items; switching would require costly re‑validation and disrupt DNA testing operations.