Agilent Equipment Maintenance

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is proceeding with a sole-source procurement to award Agilent Technologies, Inc. a contract valued at $550,000 for annual maintenance services supporting Agilent gas chromatographs and mass spectrometers at six FDLE Crime Laboratories across Florida. This action is authorized under Florida Statute 287.057, which permits single-source acquisitions when proprietary technology or exclusive vendor capabilities are required, and no competitive alternatives exist. The justification hinges on the necessity of Agilent’s proprietary Remote Advisor software, which provides secure, direct access to forensic instrument data and diagnostic functions—capabilities neither replicable nor supportable by any other vendor. Failure to maintain this contract would risk laboratory operational downtime, jeopardizing evidence processing and forensic casework continuity. The contract’s scope includes scheduled preventive maintenance, remote diagnostics, and rapid on-site repairs, all contingent on Agilent’s exclusive technical infrastructure. No competitive evaluation factors, pricing breakdowns, or itemized line items are included, as the procurement is non-competitive by statutory mandate. Performance is centered at FDLE’s regional crime labs throughout Florida, with no FOB or shipping terms applicable since the deliverable is ongoing service, not physical goods. The solicitation number is FDLE-SS-2658-AD, posted on June 18, 2026, with a protest deadline of June 23, 2026, and responses must be directed to FDLE’s Central Purchasing office via email, mail, or fax. No formal contract clauses from FAR Part 52 are applied; instead, the agreement is governed by Florida administrative rules and statutes. No packaging, marking, inspection criteria, quality standards, or socioeconomic certifications are specified or required, as the award is based solely on technological exclusivity. Payment details, accounting codes, invoicing procedures, and contract administration roles are either unspecified or delegated generally to FDLE’s Office of General Services, with Greer Hannigan listed as the primary point of contact for purchasing inquiries.