Brown International Corporation, LLC

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is proceeding with a single-source lease agreement with Brown International Corporation, LLC for the provision of up to forty AMC Model 2700 juice extractors to support statewide citrus maturity testing during the 2026–2027 season, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This procurement is justified under exclusive patent rights held by the vendor, specifically U.S. Patents No. 3,185,071 and 3,280,726, which govern the design and functionality of the AMC Model 2700, rendering it the only authorized equipment permitted under Florida Administrative Code Chapter 20-34.001(2) for measuring total soluble solids per pound in citrus fruit. The machines will be subleased to citrus processing facilities across the state to ensure uniformity in regulatory compliance and fruit quality assessment, with no alternative models or equivalents allowed. The estimated maximum contract value is $175,870.00, though no line-item pricing or detailed cost breakdown is provided. The solicitation number is SS 26 27 04, with a response deadline of May 19, 2026, and all submissions must be directed to Edward Rondeau at Procurement@FDACS.gov or via mail or fax to the department’s Tallahassee office. There is no competitive bidding process, evaluation factors, or formal contract type designation, as this is a non-competitive, sole-source acquisition under Florida statutes and administrative rules. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, contracting officer representatives, payment office details, invoicing methods, or Section K certifications are included in the documentation. Packaging, marking, preservation, and FOB terms are not specified, and the place of performance is statewide across Florida, where the equipment will be deployed and operated.