Agilent Technologies, Inc.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is pursuing a single-source procurement for laboratory equipment maintenance services from Agilent Technologies, Inc. through a statutorily mandated fifteen-business day advertisement. The procurement specifically covers maintenance, support, repairs, parts, supplies, software, and hardware support for specialized Agilent Technologies equipment utilized by the Division of Agricultural Environmental Services and Division of Food Safety. Critical objectives include supporting complex chemical residue analyses in food, supporting regulatory programs for pesticides, the USDA Pesticide Data Program, and the Food Emergency Response Network. The procurement covers equipment where Agilent Technologies is the original equipment manufacturer and the sole known source of maintenance and parts. The solicitation was posted on 04/29/2025, with a response deadline of 05/20/2025, and prospective vendors are invited to provide information demonstrating their capability to supply similar services. The contract term will extend from execution through 06/30/2026, with the department reserving the right to determine if services are available exclusively from a single source.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of organization type, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises. The single-source nature of the procurement suggests limited competitive opportunities, as Agilent Technologies is positioned as the exclusive provider of maintenance for their specialized laboratory equipment. The estimated contract value ranges up to $200,000.00, with an approximate committed amount of $127,691.16. The procurement covers Leon County and will be executed through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. No incumbent vendors beyond Agilent Technologies are identified, and the procurement appears focused on maintaining existing technological infrastructure critical to the department's regulatory and analytical capabilities. The contract will be posted on the Vendor Information Portal pursuant to Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes, ensuring transparency in the procurement process.