Leica Microsystems Inc.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to enter into a single source agreement with Leica Microsystems Inc. for preventive laboratory equipment maintenance services to support the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, which requires such maintenance to maintain its American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians accreditation. This action is not a competitive solicitation but a statutory 15-business-day notice of intent, reflecting that Leica Microsystems Inc. is the only authorized source capable of servicing and repairing the specific laboratory equipment used in Florida’s animal disease control and emergency response programs. The NAICS code for this procurement is 81101706, and the services are scoped under UNSPSC 81101706, covering all required preventive maintenance and calibrations for laboratory testing equipment. The contract period runs from August 2, 2026, through August 1, 2027, with an estimated value of up to $49,220.00. All service activities must be performed within Florida to ensure ongoing compliance with national diagnostic standards and statewide agricultural protection efforts. Prospective vendors have until June 30, 2026, to submit information regarding their ability to provide similar services, though only Leica Microsystems Inc. has been identified as meeting the exclusivity requirement due to its authorized status for the equipment in use. The point of contact for all inquiries is Edward Rondeau, Procurement Officer, reachable at (850) 617-7181 or Procurement@FDACS.gov, with official correspondence to be directed to the agency’s office in Tallahassee. No competitive evaluation factors, pricing details beyond the approximate total, packaging specifications, inspection protocols, insurance, or bonding requirements are included in the documentation, as this is a justified single source acquisition under federal acquisition regulations. The contract relies entirely on the unique technical authorization of Leica Microsystems Inc. to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance for critical diagnostic operations.