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This Justification (J&A) opportunity from Florida was posted on June 13, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC

Awarded

SS 25 26 11State & Local

Submission Closed06/18/2025, 05:30:00 PM EDT

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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to award a single source contract to Thermo Electron North America LLC for comprehensive laboratory equipment maintenance. This non-competitive procurement is justified under Florida Statute 287.057, as the vendor is the original equipment manufacturer and the only known source for the required repairs, parts, software licenses, hardware, and technical training. The services will support the Division of Food Safety and the Division of Agricultural Environmental Services in fulfilling statutory duties related to the testing of food, feed, pesticides, fertilizers, and seeds. The approximate contract amount is $173,881.66, with a maximum ceiling of $400,000. Performance will take place statewide within Florida to ensure the uninterrupted operation of analytical instruments critical for regulatory compliance and enforcement. The notice was posted on June 13, 2025, with a protest filing deadline of June 18, 2025. Primary procurement contact is Nita Jackson, Government Analyst II.

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Florida → Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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N/A

Place of Performance

FL, USA

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJun 13

Solicitation

AwardedNov 11

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

06/18/2025, 05:30:00 PM EDT

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AgencyFlorida → Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyFlorida → Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Office AddressN/A

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Nita Jackson Government Analyst II

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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR SERVICES OR COMMODITIES. PURSUANT TO 287.057 F.S., THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE POSTING OF AN AGENCY DECISION FOR A SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT. IT IS THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES INTENDED DECISION TO AWARD TO THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC.

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