Agilent Equipment Maintenance

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting a statutorily mandated fifteen-business-day public notice for an intended single-source procurement of Agilent Equipment Maintenance under solicitation number FDLE-SS-2658, with a response deadline of June 17, 2026. The contract, set to run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, has an estimated value of $550,000 and is justified under Florida Statutes 120.57(3), 287.057(3), and Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C., due to the proprietary nature of Agilent Remote Advisor software, which is essential for remote diagnostics, data security, and operational continuity of forensic instrumentation. Maintenance services are required for a fleet of Agilent gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, and related equipment distributed across six FDLE Crime Laboratories statewide, and only Agilent Technologies, Inc. can legally perform this maintenance due to exclusive access to the software and hardware systems, preventing third-party vendors from ensuring data integrity or equipment functionality. There is no competitive bidding process, no formal evaluation criteria, and no requirement for vendors to submit proposals, as the procurement is based solely on technical exclusivity and mission-critical need. Performance of all services will occur on-site at FDLE facilities in Florida, with acceptance controlled by the agency, and no packaging, marking, or FOB terms apply since the contract involves service delivery, not physical delivery of goods. Payment procedures, invoicing methods, and financial codes such as AAC or TAS are not specified in the documentation, though the point of contact for procurement inquiries is Greer Hannigan, and approvals are provided by Julia Lycett and Roshale Gaytmann. No formal contract clauses, representations, certifications, or subcontracting requirements are included, as the notice serves only as a public justificatory advertisement under state law, with no solicitation of bids or competitive offers.