AB Sciex Moving Services

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has issued a statutorily mandated 15 business day advertisement for an intended single source procurement of moving and relocation services for specialized laboratory equipment. This procurement is not a traditional request for bid or proposal but rather a mandatory notice period required under Florida Statutes sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3). The FDLE Orlando Regional Operations Center (OROC) Crime Laboratory requires one-time de-installation and re-installation services for AB Sciex Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) instrumentation as the facility undergoes relocation. The services must be completed in strict accordance with manufacturer specifications to preserve equipment integrity and ensure continued analytical capability for toxicological detection and drug identification in criminal casework. The posting was made on January 22, 2026, with a response deadline of February 12, 2026. Prospective vendors may submit information regarding their capability to provide the commodities or services described, though FDLE has preliminarily determined that only the single identified source can meet the agency's requirements.

FDLE is pursuing single-source procurement justification because AB Sciex does not authorize, train, or certify third-party service providers to perform relocation, maintenance, or preventative services on its instruments, and the agency has determined that improper handling during relocation could compromise equipment functionality and delay critical forensic casework. Only Sciex-certified technicians utilizing proprietary tools and original equipment manufacturer spare parts can safely perform the required services. The identified single source is AB Sciex LLC, located in Redwood City, California, with an estimated contract value of $80,000.00. The procurement was approved by Julia Lycett, Chief of General Services, and Jason Bundy, Director of Forensic Services. No set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational type have been indicated in the available documentation, and no incumbent vendors or alternative service providers have been identified as capable of meeting the specialized requirements.