FWC SS 22/23-10 Waters Xevo TQ-XS

This opportunity is not a solicitation for bids or proposals, but rather a request for information from prospective vendors regarding their ability to provide the specified services or commodities. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking an annual maintenance agreement for a benchtop tandem quadrupole mass spectrometer coupled to an Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography System. This equipment is used for analyzing seafood samples for human safety, and routine maintenance is required to keep the instruments reliable and operational for the Harmful Algal Bloom Group's work. The intended single source for this service is Waters Technologies Corporation, and the estimated dollar amount is $175,000 for a three-year term upon issuance of a purchase order. The justification for the single-source acquisition is that the equipment is proprietary to Waters Corporation, and service can only be provided by the manufacturer. Unauthorized repairs would void any warranty, and the majority of the parts are only manufactured by Waters. Additionally, the equipment may be entitled to factory-directed updates such as instrument and/or software upgrades, which are provided only by Waters.

This opportunity is limited to Waters Technologies Corporation as the sole-source provider for the required services. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is Waters Technologies Corporation, and the existing infrastructure and technology requires integration with the Waters equipment. The estimated budget range for this contract is $175,000 over three years.