ABT associates

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Bureau of Environmental Public Health is seeking to purchase additional laboratory analysis services from ABT Associates related to the Cyanotoxins in Air Study. Specifically, the FDOH is requesting authorization to purchase single source services from ABT Associates to analyze biological and environmental samples for Cylindrospermopsin, BMAA, Anatoxin-a, and Saxitoxin. The estimated value of the one-year contract is $130,689.69. ABT Associates initially conducted the study under the direction of the Centers for Disease Control and is currently in possession of the samples requiring expanded testing. FDOH is soliciting the services as a single source procurement in accordance with Florida Administrative Code. Prospective vendors are invited to provide information regarding their ability to supply the requested services, and FDOH will determine if the services are available from a single source after reviewing any submissions. The due date for responses is May 20, 2024.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The incumbent vendor is ABT Associates, as they performed the initial Cyanotoxins in Air Study. FDOH is seeking to integrate the expanded laboratory analysis services with the existing study infrastructure and data.