Intent to Single Source Agilent ICP Spectrometer Parts and Service

The City of Tampa is seeking to single source parts and service support for its Agilent ICP Spectrometer through a non-competitive procurement identified as Solicitation 26-X-01157, posted on April 30, 2026, with a response deadline of May 5, 2026. The acquisition is managed by the Purchasing Department under the State of Florida and is intended for performance at the agency’s location in Tampa, FL, ZIP 33610. The sole requirement is that the vendor must be an authorized distributor or dealer of Agilent products, capable of providing genuine parts, factory-authorized warranty services, maintenance, and technical repair support for the specific instrument. No competitive evaluation factors, pricing details, or contract value estimates are provided, as the procurement is structured as an Intent to Single Source, reflecting a sole-source justification based on proprietary service and parts necessity. Vendors must electronically submit documentation verifying their authorized status through the city’s procurement portal, with no specific format, page limits, or file type requirements outlined. The point of contact for the solicitation is Kristie Maciejewski, Procurement Analyst, and Kimberly Krastel, Environmental Scientist II, who will oversee the process. No formal FAR clauses, packaging specifications, inspection criteria, or contracting administration data beyond the office address and contact information are included in the solicitation. There are no designated payment offices, invoicing systems, accounting codes, or contract type classifications such as FFP or IDIQ. The procurement does not require socioeconomic certifications, size status representations, Unique Entity IDs, or CAGE codes. Special requirements are limited to proof of vendor authorization and service capability, with no additional obligations related to security, key personnel, options, or organizational conflicts of interest. The place of performance is clearly defined as Tampa, Florida, but FOB terms, delivery schedules, period of performance, and detailed performance standards are left unspecified, indicating a narrow, needs-based acquisition focused solely on ensuring continued operational support of a critical analytical instrument through an authorized service provider.