Agilent Technologies, Inc.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is publishing notice of its intent to enter into a single-source agreement with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for laboratory equipment maintenance, with a July 7, 2026 deadline for prospective vendors to submit information challenging the sole-source justification. This is a statutory 15-business-day notice of intent, not a competitive solicitation.

The scope covers maintenance, support, repairs, parts, supplies, software, and hardware support for all Agilent Technologies analytical equipment currently in use across the Division of Agricultural Environmental Services and the Division of Food Safety. These systems perform complex chemical residue analysis in food samples to support the department's pesticide regulatory program, the United States Department of Agriculture Pesticide Data Program, and the Food Emergency Response Network.

The estimated contract amount is approximately $149,182.80 with a maximum cap of $200,000. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Agilent Technologies is identified as the sole source because it is the original equipment manufacturer and the only known source of maintenance, parts, and supplies compatible with the existing equipment. The procurement involves two divisions within the department and was approved by division directors, laboratory chiefs, and procurement officials.

Prospective vendors who believe they can provide equivalent commodities or services must submit relevant information to the contact person no later than July 7, 2026. The notice was posted June 12, 2026. No bidders conference or site visits are scheduled.