Qiagen EZ2

The State of Montana’s Department of Justice, Forensic Science Division is seeking to award a sole‑source contract for Qiagen’s EZ2 Connect laboratory equipment and associated services for forensic DNA investigators. This procurement is non‑competitive and aims to acquire both the hardware platform and installation/support services. Vendors may submit an alternative “equivalent product” description, but the intent is to award to Qiagen. • Product: Qiagen EZ2 Connect lab instrument for DNA analysis (Forensic 1 & 2 DNA Investigator). • Service component: Installation, training, and ongoing laboratory support (implied by the “Laboratory – Services” commodity code). • Procurement type: Intent‑to‑sole‑source (non‑competitive); alternative vendors can propose equivalent solutions. • Timeline: Q&A period and bid submission both close on 16 September 2026. No pre‑bid meeting or site visit indicated.