CFR engines INC.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Consumer Services, is pursuing a single-source procurement for two specialized Cooperative Fuel Research (CFR) engines to be used in fuel quality testing laboratories located in Pompano Beach and Tampa. The procurement specifically seeks one ASTM D2700 engine for Motor Octane Number (MON) testing and one ASTM D2699 engine for Research Octane Number (RON) testing. The comprehensive work scope includes overhauling engine crankcase and carburetor assemblies, installing replacement parts, replacing lead-based components with lead-free alternatives to eliminate hazardous materials, installing protective rear guards for personnel safety, and adding a precision fuel blending system capable of blending reference fuels within 0.2% accuracy. The procurement is being conducted through a statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement period, with a posting date of December 16, 2025, and a vendor response deadline of January 12, 2026. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide comparable commodities or services are required to submit relevant information to Nita Jackson, Government Analyst II, at procurement@fdacs.gov or (850) 617-8181 by the specified deadline.

The procurement is specifically targeted as a single-source opportunity with CFR Engines Inc., which is identified as the only known manufacturer of RON and MON engines used for fuel quality testing. The company's CFR F1/F2 Octane Rating Units are recognized as the industry standard, with their systems being the only known configurations that fully conform to specified ASTM testing protocols and integrate with existing CFR testing infrastructure. The estimated total procurement value is up to $1,500,000, with an approximate contract amount of $1,199,666.68. The procurement has received approval from multiple management levels within FDACS, including the Director of the Division of Consumer Services and the Purchasing Director II. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is focused on replacing and upgrading existing fuel quality testing equipment, with a clear emphasis on eliminating hazardous materials and enhancing personnel safety through the installation of protective equipment and precision testing systems.