Agilent Technologies, Inc.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to award a single source procurement to Agilent Technologies, Inc. for laboratory equipment maintenance under solicitation number SS 26 27 15, in accordance with Section 287.057, Florida Statutes. This action is justified because Agilent Technologies, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer and the only known source capable of providing authorized maintenance, repairs, parts, supplies, and software/hardware support for the specialized analytical instruments used by the Division of Agricultural Environmental Services and the Division of Food Safety. These systems are critical for conducting highly complex analyses to determine chemical residue levels in food, supporting state pesticide regulatory programs, the USDA Pesticide Data Program, and the Food Emergency Response Network. The contract covers the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an estimated value of up to $200,000, though the quoted service amount is $149,182.80 under the UNSPSC code 81101706 for laboratory equipment maintenance. The place of performance is throughout the state of Florida, and no competitive bidding is permitted due to the exclusive nature of the equipment and proprietary support requirements. The solicitation is not a request for proposals or bids but a public notice of intent, with a deadline for third-party input set for July 7, 2026. All correspondence must be directed to Brittany Harvey at the Department’s Tallahassee office, via phone at (850) 617-7181 or email at procurement@fdacs.gov. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or special requirements are detailed beyond the justification for non-competitiveness, as this procurement relies entirely on sole-source authorization under state law.