Intent to Single Source for Teledyne Instruments

The City of Tampa, located in Hillsborough County, Florida, is initiating a single-source procurement for Tekmar Fusion Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzers through Teledyne Instruments Inc. The procurement covers equipment, repair parts, and service for two specific TOC Analyzers with serial numbers US20105003 and US09258001. The service agreements are structured in two parts: a 7-month prorated agreement from 7/17/2025 to 2/1/2026 for one unit, and a full-year agreement from 2/2/2025 to 2/1/2026 for the second unit. Teledyne is being sought as the sole manufacturer, distributor, and service provider for these analyzers, with all service engineers being direct employees who have undergone extensive training and testing. The procurement's key objectives include maintaining and servicing the TOC Analyzers, with a total combined service cost of $14,014.00. The payment terms are net 45, with a preferred ACH payment method, and the procurement is specifically targeting comprehensive service coverage for these specialized scientific instruments.

The procurement appears to be a sole-source contract with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is the incumbent and exclusive vendor, with no alternative sources identified for these specific TOC Analyzers. The existing infrastructure involves two Fusion TOC Analyzers that require continued maintenance and service, with Teledyne being the only qualified provider. The Certificate of Liability Insurance from Marsh Risk & Insurance Services covers Teledyne Technologies Incorporated and its subsidiaries, indicating robust financial and operational capabilities. The total contract value is $14,014.00, covering service agreements for two units with different contract durations. No competitive bidding process is mentioned, as this is a single-source procurement justified by Teledyne's exclusive manufacturing and service capabilities for these specific scientific instruments.