ci4100 Analyzer

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Palm Beach County is seeking a single-source procurement for software updates, reagents, and maintenance for two Architect ci4100 analyzers (serial numbers C401558 and I1SR55119) from Abbott Laboratories, Inc. This procurement is specifically for clinical chemistry and immunoassay testing equipment currently owned and operated by the DOH. The contract opportunity, posted on April 3, 2025, has a response deadline of April 25, 2025, and seeks to ensure continued functionality of critical laboratory diagnostic equipment. The procurement is being conducted under Chapter 60A-1.045 of the Florida Administrative Code, with Abbott Laboratories identified as the exclusive provider due to their status as the sole manufacturer of required software updates, reagents, and maintenance for these specific analyzers. The DOH requires comprehensive support including software updates, reagent supplies, and full maintenance services to maintain uninterrupted laboratory testing capabilities.

The procurement appears to be a non-competitive, sole-source contract exclusively with Abbott Laboratories, Inc., with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. The estimated total contract value is $900,000.00, with a proposed contract term of three years. No alternative vendors are identified, and the procurement is predicated on Abbott's exclusive manufacturing and service rights for the specific Architect ci4100 analyzer models. The contract focuses on maintaining existing laboratory infrastructure without introducing new competitive bidding processes. The unique nature of the equipment and the requirement for manufacturer-specific updates and maintenance effectively limits potential respondents to Abbott Laboratories, making this a direct procurement strategy focused on ensuring continuous, specialized laboratory diagnostic capabilities for the Palm Beach County DOH laboratory.