Validation of the QIASymphony Instrument

The City of Mesa awarded a sole‑source contract to QIAGEN for the validation of its QIA‑SYMPHONY laboratory instrument. The procurement was announced via a Notice of Intent to Award on August 10 2022, followed by a formal Notice of Award on August 23 2022, with a total contract value of $58,870. No competitive bidding process was conducted, and the contract is limited to the single validation service without additional phases or extensions. • Scope: Validation of the QIA‑SYMPHONY diagnostic instrument (laboratory/clinical testing). • Value: $58,870, fixed‑price award to QIAGEN. • Procurement: Sole‑source award by the City of Mesa Purchasing Office; no competitors were solicited. • Timeline: Intent notice gave a 7‑day “no‑competitor” window ending August 17 2022; award finalized on August 23 2022. • Contacts: Jess Romney ([email protected]) and Ashia Villegas ([email protected]).