Electronic Mass Spectral Library of Designer Drugs

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting a statutorily mandated single-source procurement under solicitation number FDLE-SS-2645 to acquire the NIST/EPA/NIH Mass Spectral Library and the Wiley Registry Mass Spectral Data of Designer Drugs, both essential software components for forensic drug identification using GC/MS systems across its five regional crime laboratories in Florida. This is not a competitive solicitation but a public notice of intent to proceed with a sole-source purchase justified under Florida Statutes §§120.57(3) and 287.057(3) and Rule 60A-1.045 of the Florida Administrative Code, due to the unique, non-interchangeable nature of these nationally recognized spectral libraries that are critical for accurate detection of emerging synthetic drugs and compliance with forensic science standards. The estimated value of the one-time purchase is $55,000, covering license renewals to ensure continuous operational capability without interruption in forensic analysis. The place of performance is statewide within Florida, specifically at FDLE laboratories in Ft. Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Pensacola, and Tampa, with the vendor identified as John Wiley & Sons Inc. of Hoboken, NJ. No formal contract clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation apply, as this is a state-level acquisition governed exclusively by Florida law, and no FAR clauses, packaging requirements, invoicing protocols, accounting codes, or inspection criteria are specified. The procurement timeline includes a posting date of April 23, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for May 14, 2026, directed to Brandon Chew at the FDLE Central Purchasing office via email or mail. There is no competitive evaluation, no solicitation of proposals, no offeror certifications, and no defined contract administration roles beyond the designated purchasing contact, reflecting the non-competitive, legislatively authorized nature of the acquisition.