Hologic, Inc.

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) for Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) is seeking to procure HIV-1 RNA (Viral Load) testing reagent assay kits through a sole source procurement from Hologic, Inc. The procurement is specifically for kits compatible with the existing Hologic Panther system currently in use at the Palm Beach County Health Department Laboratory. The procurement will cover a three-year term, with an estimated total value of $315,000.00. The solicitation is being conducted in accordance with Chapter 60A-1.045 of the Florida Administrative Code, which allows for single-source purchasing under specific circumstances. The primary objective is to maintain continuity of HIV-1 RNA testing capabilities by acquiring reagents that are exclusively compatible with the department's current laboratory equipment. The procurement opportunity was posted on October 14, 2024, with a response deadline of November 4, 2024. Prospective vendors are requested to provide information about their ability to supply the required commodities or services, though the intent is to purchase directly from Hologic, Inc.

The procurement appears to be limited to a single vendor, Hologic, Inc., due to equipment compatibility requirements. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The existing infrastructure consists of the Hologic Panther system currently deployed in the Palm Beach County Health Department Laboratory. The procurement is specifically targeting the Hologic Aptima reagent, which is the only compatible testing kit for the current laboratory equipment. The total anticipated budget for this three-year procurement is $315,000.00, indicating an average annual expenditure of approximately $105,000.00 for HIV-1 RNA testing reagents. The sole-source justification is based on the unique compatibility of the Hologic reagent with the existing laboratory technology, which limits competitive bidding for this specific procurement.