Acclaim Systems, Inc.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has announced its decision to award a single source contract to Acclaim Systems, Inc. for the maintenance and support of the USALIMS Laboratory Information Management System at the Bronson Laboratory in Kissimmee, Florida. This procurement is not a solicitation for new services or commodities but a public notice of an agency decision under Florida Statutes, specifically pursuant to 287.057 F.S., indicating a sole source award. The contract is valued between approximately $35,300 and $100,000, reflecting the scope of software maintenance, support, and problem resolution services necessary to ensure the continued operation of critical laboratory management software. The contract aligns with the agency’s statutory duties related to livestock health, disease control, and eradication programs, including the management of brucellosis, tuberculosis, and other transmissible livestock diseases. The procurement is structured under NAICS code 541511, which pertains to custom computer programming services, emphasizing the specialized nature of the software maintenance required. The notice was posted on June 10, 2025, with a response deadline of June 13, 2025, and the primary point of contact is Government Analyst II Nita Jackson. This decision underscores the agency’s intent to maintain the existing system through a sole source arrangement, ensuring continuity in its vital animal health and disease control operations.