Hologic, Inc

The Florida Department of Health is pursuing a sole-source procurement from Hologic, Inc. for annual maintenance services, reagents, and testing supplies essential to the operation of Hologic Panther molecular diagnostic instruments across its public health laboratories statewide. This procurement, identified under solicitation number EXP2668, is justified under Chapter 60A-1.045 of the Florida Administrative Code due to Hologic's exclusive status as the manufacturer and provider of proprietary test kits, including Aptima GC/CT, HIV NAAT, and HCV NAAT assays, as well as the specialized maintenance required for the Panther systems. The estimated contract value is $2,897,905, covering all necessary consumables and service agreements to sustain high-throughput sexually transmitted infection and viral testing capabilities. Performance is required at all Department of Health laboratories within Florida, with no alternative suppliers available due to the technical specificity and interoperability demands of the platform. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, with a response deadline of April 28, 2026, and submissions must be delivered by mail or in person to the Florida Department of Health’s designated addresses in Tallahassee; electronic submissions are not permitted. No formal evaluation factors apply since competition is excluded, and award will be based solely on the justification of exclusivity under FAR 6.302-1. There are no defined line-item pricing structures, delivery schedules, FOB terms, packaging requirements, or inspection criteria detailed in the solicitation. The point of contact is Summer Lindsley, with no explicit designation of a Contracting Officer, COR, or COTR provided. No Section K representations, certifications, or socioeconomic data are included, and no accounting codes, invoicing protocols, or electronic systems like WAWF are referenced. The procurement proceeds without option periods, payment office details, or clause-specific FAR language, relying entirely on state administrative authority for sole-source justification and operational necessity.