Illinois BidBuy #27-493ISP-FOREN-B-53854

Emergency Repair Services for 7500 Thermal Cycler Units at Rockford Forensic Science Laboratory

This emergency procurement opportunity is issued by the Illinois State Police, Forensic Services division for urgent repair of laboratory equipment at the Rockford Forensic Science Laboratory. - Government Buyer: - Illinois State Police (ISP), Forensic Services division - Rockford Forensic Science Laboratory, Winnebago County, Rockford, IL - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - On-site diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair services for two 7500 thermal cycler instruments - Services include evaluating fatal errors, performing maintenance, replacing components, restoring operational status, and verifying performance to forensic standards - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emergency procurement for critical forensic laboratory equipment - Required quote attachment - No small business set-aside or VBP participation goal - NIGP code 175-23 (DNA/RNA extraction and sequencing equipment) - Technical Context: - Equipment relates to DNA/RNA acids nucleic extraction, purification, quantification, and sequencing - Restoration must meet forensic testing standards

Description

This procurement is for on-site diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair services for two 7500 thermal cycler instruments used in forensic testing. The work includes evaluating the source of fatal errors, performing maintenance and component replacements, restoring full operational status, and verifying performance to meet forensic testing standards. The procurement is classified as an emergency repair service managed by the Illinois State Police. The bid was posted on August 25, 2026, with a response deadline and award date of September 9, 2026.

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