JEOL USA, Inc.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to enter into a single source agreement with JEOL USA, Inc. for preventive laboratory equipment maintenance services, as required by statutory advertising provisions under Florida Statutes 120.57(3) and 287.057(3). This action is not a competitive solicitation but a mandatory 15-business-day notice to allow prospective vendors the opportunity to submit information if they believe they can provide the services. The sole objective is to procure preventive maintenance and calibrations for the JEM-1400 JEOL Transmission Electron Microscope system, for which JEOL USA, Inc. is the only factory-authorized service provider. The maintenance is critical to ensuring the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory maintains its accreditation with the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, supporting the state’s animal disease control and emergency response capabilities. The estimated contract value is $47,000, with a fixed term spanning from July 17, 2026, to July 16, 2027, and performance will occur entirely within Florida. The procurement is identified under NAICS code 81101706 for laboratory equipment maintenance and is documented under solicitation number SS 26 27 26. No competitive evaluation factors, detailed specifications, inspection procedures, or contractual clauses are specified because this is a non-competitive, single-source action justified by the exclusivity of the vendor’s service authorization. Interested parties must submit any relevant information to the designated point of contact, Edward Rondeau, by June 30, 2026, to be considered. There are no requirements listed for bonds, insurance, certifications, or security clearances, and no formal contract terms or delivery instructions are detailed beyond the service scope and period. The process adheres strictly to statutory compliance for sole source justifications and does not constitute a request for bids or proposals.