Thermo Electron North America LLC

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a public notice of its intended decision to award a single-source contract to Thermo Electron North America LLC for OEM-certified maintenance and repair services on Thermo Fisher Scientific analytical laboratory instrumentation used within the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 2026SS015AD and conducted under Florida Statute 287.057, is justified by the proprietary nature of the equipment, which requires exclusive access to manufacturer-certified parts, software, technical documentation, and trained personnel that only Thermo Electron North America LLC can provide. The contract value is set at $65,000, covering essential services needed to maintain operational integrity of environmental monitoring systems in compliance with Chapter 215.422, F.S., which mandates the highest quality analytical services for water quality and environmental data collection. The performance location is across various DEP facilities within Florida, with services performed on-site at state laboratories, and the contract does not include options, extended terms, or multiple delivery points. No competitive evaluation process was conducted, as this is a non-competitive, sole-source acquisition governed by state statutory authority rather than federal acquisition regulations. Therefore, no FAR clauses, evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or formal contracting officer responsibilities are specified in the documentation. The Florida DEP retains full authority for acceptance and inspection, and service performance must meet original equipment manufacturer specifications using only certified technicians and verified parts. The procurement notice includes a protest window through April 29, 2026, during which any interested party may challenge the decision under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, by submitting formal objections via mail, email, or fax to the agency’s Office of General Counsel. Failure to protest or post required security within this timeframe waives the right to challenge the award. The contract does not reference small business set-asides, socioeconomic classifications, security clearances, invoicing methods, or payment office details, and while the vendor’s address and primary procurement contact, Kimberly Bowling, are provided, no formal COTR, COR, or PCO roles have been designated. The scope is strictly limited to ensuring continuous, reliable operation of sensitive analytical instruments critical to the state’s environmental regulatory mission.