Notice Of Intent To Sole Source By: Department of Public Health

The South Carolina Department of Public Health intends to award a sole‑source contract to Life Technologies Corporation for a one‑year service‑plan coverage of multiple ABI 7500 Fast DX PCR instruments. The service plan includes an annual on‑site performance maintenance visit, parts, labor, travel for remedial repairs, a guaranteed two‑business‑day response time, instrument recalibration, and technical support via telephone and email. All components and consumables must be supplied by the same vendor, and the total estimated value of the contract is $54,000. • Provides comprehensive maintenance and support for ABI 7500 Fast DX PCR instruments. • Includes guaranteed rapid response (2‑business‑day) and on‑site technician visits. • Requires the vendor to supply all parts, consumables, and technical support for the duration of the one‑year term.