AB Sciex Equipment Annual Maintenance

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is proceeding with a statutorily mandated single-source procurement for annual maintenance services on AB SCIEX Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry systems located at its Orlando and Tallahassee Crime Laboratories. This is not a competitive solicitation but a fifteen-business-day public notice of intent to award a firm-fixed price contract to AB SCIEX LLC, the exclusive authorized service provider for this specialized forensic instrumentation. The contract, valued at $450,000, covers a one-year period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and is justified under Florida statutes and administrative rules due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, the necessity of maintaining validated forensic analytical procedures, and the prohibition of third-party maintenance that could compromise data integrity and regulatory compliance. All maintenance must be performed by AB SCIEX to ensure continued compliance with state forensic standards under Section 943.325, Florida Statutes, and Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C. The procurement is managed through FDLE’s Central Purchasing office, with Greer Hannigan serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries and protests, which must be submitted by May 20, 2026, via email, mail, or fax. No formal proposal submission is required, and no evaluation factors, contracting officer’s representative, or technical representative are designated, as the award is based solely on the manufacturer’s exclusivity and legal justification for non-competitive procurement. The place of performance is limited to FDLE’s forensic laboratories in Florida, with inspection and acceptance responsibilities held by the agency. No packaging, delivery, invoicing, or payment details are specified, and no subcontracting, socioeconomic, or representation certifications are included, as AB SCIEX LLC is the only qualified provider. The contract lacks option periods, extensions, or additional quantities, and no federal FAR clauses or alternate provisions are applied, as the procurement is governed entirely by state law.