Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150006779
Sole Source Procurement of QIAGEN TissueLyser III Laboratory Equipment
Posted
April 10, 2026
Respond By
April 24, 2026
Identifier
3150006779
NAICS
423490
Mississippi State University is seeking to procure a QIAGEN TissueLyser III laboratory instrument through a sole source process. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Procurement Services Office - OEM and Vendor: - Qiagen (sole source manufacturer and supplier) - Product Requested: - QIAGEN TissueLyser III - Quantity: 1 unit - Description: Specialized sample preparation machine for homogenizing or disrupting tissues to extract DNA, RNA, and proteins for molecular analysis - Unique Requirements: - Sole source justification due to the unique capabilities of the QIAGEN TissueLyser III and the absence of alternative vendors - Estimated contract value: $14,892.80 - No additional products or services are included in this procurement - Opportunity is open for objections to the sole source determination
Description
Mississippi State University is soliciting a sole source procurement for the purchase of a QIAGEN TissueLyser III, a specialized laboratory equipment used for sample preparation by homogenizing or disrupting tissues for molecular analysis. The equipment is unique and only available from Qiagen, the sole provider. The estimated cost is approximately $14,892.80, and the solicitation is open with a response deadline of April 24, 2026. Interested parties may contact Debra Raines for inquiries.