EXP2659 Hemocue PUR7776 Final.pdf

PUR 7776 (Eff. 03/2016) Page 1 of 2 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF

INTENDED SINGLE

SOURCE PURCHASE (PUR

7776)

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes and will remain posted for a period of at least 7 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

41122600 Laboratory microscope slides and supplies 41104108 Non-vacuum blood collection tubes or containers 41122000 Laboratory or sampling syringes

Quantity or Term (as propriate):

3 years

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

Department of Health (DOH), Central Purchasing

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

The Department, has multiple programs that have a need to purchase Hemocue Hb 301 System Hemoglobin Analyzer and Hb 301 Microcuvettes to be used for hemoglobin testing. Federal Regulations for the WIC program (7 CFR 246.7(e)) requires hematological testing for all infants over nine months of age, children up to age five and women. The requirement to perform this testing on infants and young children makes it critical to perform the testing as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to minimize the distress this testing causes infants and children. The Hb 301 Hemoglobin Analyzers provide test results for hemoglobin levels in under three seconds and the microcuvettes have a longer shelf life than other systems. A faster turnover of obtaining hemoglobin data increases efficiency and is a factor in the quality of service the program is able to provide WIC families.

AGENCY: Department of Health (Department)

TITLE: HemoCue Hb301 System Hemoglobin Analyzer and Microcuvettes Short description of the commodity or service desired: Hemoglobin Analyzer and Microcuvettes

CONTACT

Name: Bill Zimmerman Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: (850) 617-5894 Email: Bill.Zimmerman@flhealth.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: EXP2659

Date posted: 1/20/2026 Last day for receipt of information: 2/10/2026 1:00 PM EST

PUR 7776 (Eff. 03/2016) Page 2 of 2 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

In accordance with Chapter 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, Florida Department of Health requests authorization to purchase, as a single source, Hemocue Hb 301 System Hemoglobin Analyzer and Microcuvettes from HemoCue America.

Intended Single Source:

HemoCue America

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$600,000.00

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, service or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

• HemoCue America is the exclusive manufacturer and seller of the Hb 301 hemoglobin analyzer and microcuvettes in the United States. It is in the best interest of the state to purchase HemoCue Hb301 System Hemoglobin Analyzer and Microcuvettes for rapid hemoglobin testing results for DOH clients.

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Allegra Small, Purchasing Director

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall: provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in s.120.57(3), FS.