Acquisition of any technology, product or process for purposes of the test program established under this act shall not be deemed to be a purchase under the provisions of State procurement law. Upon implementation of a technology, product or process at a State agency after the testing period has expired, the department may make such purchases for implementation as are authorized under 62 Pa.C.S. (relating to procurement). State agencies whose purchasing is not provided for by the department or which exercise independent purchasing authority are authorized to make such purchases as applicable under this act and may further authorize use of the technology, product or process as provided under State law.