Life Technologies Corporation

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is advertising a 15-business-day notice of intent to enter into a single-source agreement with Life Technologies Corporation for equipment maintenance and related services, with prospective vendors able to submit information demonstrating capability through July 10, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement — Life Technologies Corporation has been identified as the exclusive provider because it possesses the technical knowledge and proprietary materials required for maintenance, repair, and reagent supply for the specific laboratory equipment used by the Division of Animal Industry.

The scope includes maintenance, repair services, parts, supplies, software licenses, training, and hardware support for Life Technologies Corporation laboratory equipment. Consumables specified include molecular and aquaculture supplies, Trich reagents, ZIKA virus PCR reagents, CSF-FMD reagents, and other PCR kits. The Division of Animal Industry uses this equipment in its laboratories, and Life Technologies Corporation is the only known vendor capable of providing the required technical expertise and proprietary materials for these systems.

The estimated contract amount is $100,000, with an approximate contract value of $57,776.06. The contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2026. The procurement has been approved by the Business Operations Manager, Assistant Director, and Director of the Division of Animal Industry, as well as purchasing and administrative personnel from the Division of Administration.

Prospective vendors who believe they can supply equivalent commodities or contractual services should provide relevant information to the contact person listed in the advertisement no later than July 10, 2026. Additional details are available in the attached PUR 7776 document.