EXO Advanced Multi-Parameter instruments, accessories, maintenance and repair

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, is conducting a statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement for an intended single source procurement of EXO Advanced Multi-Parameter instruments, accessories, maintenance, and repair services from YSI Inc. The procurement encompasses the complete EXO product line, including multiple sonde models (EXO1, EXO2, EXO3, and EXO Handheld) and compatible ProSeries instruments (ProDSS, ProPlus, ProQuatro) featuring advanced smart sensor technology with welded titanium cases and Bluetooth integration capabilities. The contract term is twelve months, with a posting date of February 25, 2026, and a deadline for receipt of information from prospective vendors on March 18, 2026. The primary objectives include maintaining water quality monitoring capabilities for designated Outstanding Florida Waters in compliance with Chapter 380.020 Florida Statutes and 62-302.700 FAC, ensuring quality assurance and instrument compatibility, and preserving warranty compliance through manufacturer-authorized maintenance and repair services. YSI Inc., headquartered at 1725 Brannum Lane, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387, is designated as the sole source vendor due to its exclusive manufacture of the EXO product line and the technical requirement that all equipment maintenance and repairs must be performed by the manufacturer to maintain equipment integrity and meet DEP protocols.

This is a single source procurement, which restricts participation to YSI Inc. as the sole qualified vendor capable of providing the specified EXO product line and required manufacturer-authorized maintenance and repair services. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other organizational restrictions are mentioned in the procurement documentation. YSI Inc. serves as both the incumbent vendor and the exclusive provider for this contract, as the DEP's water quality monitoring obligations specifically require the EXO platform and its associated technical infrastructure. The estimated contract value for this procurement is $216,000 for the twelve-month contract period.