AB Sciex LLC

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking to procure a Sciex 7500 LC/MS/MS mass spectrometer from AB SCIEX LLC through a single-source procurement. The instrument will be used by FDACS' Division of Food Safety, Bureau of Laboratories for the analysis of samples supporting the Division's regulatory program on Fruits & Vegetables and Hemp. The total estimated contract amount is up to $492,586.72. FDACS has determined that the Sciex 7500 LC/MS/MS is only available from AB SCIEX LLC, as it is the only manufacturer that can meet the specified compatibility and functionality requirements. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide these services are requested to provide relevant information to the listed contact person by April 3, 2024. The contract will be awarded to AB SCIEX LLC, the sole source provider, if FDACS determines that the commodities or contractual services are only available from a single source after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors.

This is not a request for bid or proposal, but rather a statutorily mandated advertisement of the intended single-source procurement. No set-asides or special pricing terms are mentioned. The contract will be funded by FDACS. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.