Shimadzu

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a notice of intended decision to award a single-source contract to Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. for the maintenance and repair of its proprietary analytical laboratory equipment under solicitation number 2026SS014AD. This action is authorized under Florida Statute 287.057, which permits non-competitive procurement when only one responsible source exists due to specialized technical requirements. The contract, valued at $76,000, is classified under UNSPSC code 81101706 and is limited to OEM-certified service because Shimadzu is the sole provider with access to proprietary parts, tools, and expertise necessary to service the equipment without voiding warranties or compromising regulatory compliance. Performance will occur on-site at the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration Chemistry Laboratory in Tallahassee, Florida, where continuous operational reliability is critical for environmental monitoring and data integrity. No competitive evaluation factors are applicable, and the selection is based solely on the non-availability of alternative qualified vendors. Protests must be filed by April 29, 2026, and require the posting of a bond as mandated by Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, or risk forfeiture of appeal rights. The primary point of contact for procurement matters is Kimberly Bowling, with additional oversight provided by departmental program administrators. While the contract type is not explicitly designated, it functions as a firm-fixed price service agreement with no option periods, and no formal clauses, invoices procedures, payment details, or certifications from the vendor are included in the notice. Packaging, delivery terms, inspection criteria, and contract administration specifics are either not applicable or omitted, reflecting the streamlined nature of this sole-source award.