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This is a sole source letter from Thermo Fisher Scientific confirming authorization for maintenance and repair services related to Sarasota County's procurement of specialized air quality monitoring equipment. The letter, dated September 29, 2026, addresses Deann Jacob, Business Professional II at Sarasota County, and confirms that Thermo Environmental (Thermo Fisher Manufacturer) is the sole authorized original equipment manufacturer (OEM) service provider in the United States for five specific products: the Thermo Scientific 1405 TEOM Continuous Ambient Particulate Monitor, the Thermo Scientific 49i Ozone Analyzer, the Thermo Scientific 49iQ Ozone Analyzer, the Thermo Scientific 49i-PS Ozone Primary Standard, and the Thermo Scientific 49iQ Ozone Primary Standard. The county intends to award this as-needed sole source procurement to Thermo Environmental Instruments, LLC for maintenance and repair services on these items.

The sole source justification is based on Thermo Fisher's unique qualifications and expertise required to perform maintenance and repairs in accordance with proprietary software, specifications, calibration files, algorithms, and manufacturer-designed specialty tooling necessary to properly service the products. The county reserves the right to cancel this sole source procurement and advertise a competitive solicitation if respondents demonstrate the ability to supply the same or substantially similar services. The county explicitly states that it is not interested in responses from respondents not authorized by Thermo Fisher Scientific to sell these products and services. Spencer Kahn, Contracts Manager for the Chemical Analysis Division, serves as the contact for inquiries regarding the sole source letter.