Maintenance for OPEX Equipment

The Florida Department of Revenue is pursuing a single-source acquisition for a 12-month maintenance and software license agreement for OPEX mailing equipment, with the contract period spanning from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The estimated value of the agreement is $400,000, and it is justified solely on the basis of technical exclusivity, as OPEX Corporation is the only entity authorized to provide maintenance due to its proprietary diagnostic software, patented equipment components, and exclusive training for certified technicians. This procurement is not open to competitive bidding; instead, a notice was posted on May 12, 2026, inviting other potential vendors to submit written documentation of their ability to provide the services by May 18, 2026, via email to Tanisha Miller at the Department of Revenue. All submissions are limited to this informational response, and no formal proposal format or submission guidelines are required. The place of performance is the Florida Department of Revenue’s facilities in Tallahassee, with no shipping or delivery terms applicable as this is a service contract. The contracting officer’s representative is Tanisha Miller, who also serves as the primary point of contact for all communications. The acquisition follows state procurement regulations under Florida Statutes Chapter 120, and failure to file a protest within the statutory timeframe will waive any legal challenge under state procurement law. There are no identified option periods, subcontracting requirements, security clearances, or federal accounting codes, and no formal evaluation factors or inspection criteria are specified beyond the expectation of uninterrupted operational performance based on manufacturer standards. The contract, if awarded, will be a firm-fixed-price arrangement based on sole-source authority under FAR 6.302-1, with no competitively bid alternatives permitted due to the technical and legal restrictions surrounding the equipment’s maintenance.