AB-SCIEX Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a public notice of its intended decision to award a single-source contract to AB Sciex LLC for OEM-certified maintenance and repair services of specialized analytical laboratory equipment used in environmental monitoring and water quality analysis. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 2026SS018AD, is authorized under Florida Statute 287.057(3), which permits non-competitive awards when only one source can provide the required services due to exclusive manufacturer authority. AB Sciex LLC is the sole provider capable of performing certified maintenance, calibration, diagnosis, and repair on the department’s equipment, ensuring operational integrity and compliance with state regulatory mandates under Chapter 215.422, F.S. The contract carries a total estimated value of $247,000 and is limited to services performed on-site at the DEP Chemistry Laboratory in Tallahassee, Florida, with no itemized line items or option periods specified. The notice serves as a formal announcement with a protest deadline of May 12, 2026; failure to file a protest within this timeframe or to post the legally required bond will result in the waiver of any right to proceed under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. No competitive evaluation factors, pricing breakdowns, delivery schedules, or packaging requirements are included because the procurement is non-competitive by statutory justification. The primary point of contact is Kimberly Bowling, Purchasing Specialist Supervisor, who may serve in a contracting officer role, though no formal COR, COTR, or PCO designations are listed. Payment details, accounting codes, invoicing methods, and formal contract clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation are not applicable, as this procurement operates entirely under Florida state law and administrative rules. The award is based exclusively on the technical necessity of using the original equipment manufacturer’s certified personnel, parts, and procedures, with no consideration given to competing vendors, socioeconomic set-asides, or alternative pricing scenarios.