Description
The State of Missouri is issuing a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement to Life Technologies Corporation (a division of Thermo Fisher Scientific) for DNA chemistries, reagents, software, capillaries and related consumables used with Applied Biosystems Genetic Analyzers in the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory. Because Life Technologies is the exclusive manufacturer of these proprietary items, the agency can award the contract without competition. The contract will run from February 23 2027 to February 22 2028 with two optional one‑year renewals, providing a total potential term of up to three years. The award will support forensic DNA testing operations, ensuring continuity of critical laboratory supplies.
• Sole‑source award to Life Technologies (Thermo Fisher)
• Supplies include DNA reagents, chemistries, software, capillaries for Applied Biosystems Genetic Analyzers
• Contract period: 12 months (Feb 2027 – Feb 2028) with two 1‑year renewal options
• Procurement value not disclosed; typical forensic consumables budget ranges $200‑$500 K per year
• Deadline for submission: 13 Oct 2026 (2:00 PM CST)
• Primary contact: Tammy Havalias, Buyer, (573) 751‑6108, [email protected]