Montana eMacs #DPHHS-SolSour-2026-0681

Montana DPHHS Sole-Source Procurement for QiAcube Connect Extraction Kits and Automated Platforms

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is seeking a sole-source provider for specialized laboratory equipment to support public health surveillance: - Government Buyer: - Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Office of Procurement & Contracts - OEM Highlight: - QiAcube Connect is the only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifically named - Products/Services Requested: - Extraction kits for whole genome sequencing of bacterial isolates - Automated platforms compatible with extraction kits for laboratory use - Key Requirements: - Equipment must support whole genome sequencing of bacterial isolates from patients with enteric illness - Solutions must enable identification of related cases and timely outbreak detection/response - Compatibility with public health laboratory operations is essential - Competition: - Notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but alternative vendors with equivalent solutions may submit detailed descriptions for consideration

Description

The project involves whole genome sequencing of bacterial isolates from patients with enteric illness to identify related cases and enable timely outbreak detection and response. The Department of Public Health & Human Services, Office of Procurement & Contracts, is considering awarding a sole-source contract to QiAcube Connect to provide extraction kits and automated platforms. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but potential vendors who believe they can provide an equivalent product or service are invited to provide a detailed description. Vendors can use the Q&A Board in eMACS for questions or clarifications before the submission deadline.

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