Life technologies

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL) is seeking a single-source procurement for maintenance and technical support of specialized laboratory instruments from Life Technologies. The procurement covers service for multiple state-owned diagnostic instruments, including KingFisher Flex 24, ProFlex 3x32 PCR, ProFlex 96 PCR (2), SEQstudio genetic analyzer, Quant Studio DX (2), VariosKan Lux, and KingFisher Flex (2). These instruments are critical for molecular testing processes involving nucleic acid extraction, sequencing, real-time PCR, and quantification, which support biosurveillance and monitoring of bacterial and viral threats to public health in Florida. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with Chapter 60A-1.045 of the Florida Administrative Code, with a specific focus on obtaining factory-certified maintenance from Life Technologies/Thermo Fisher Scientific. The contract opportunity was posted on February 10, 2025, with a response deadline of March 3, 2025, for a proposed four-year service agreement. Qualification requirements include the ability to provide specialized, proprietary technical support that meets FDA standards for certified engineering service.

The procurement appears to be a non-competitive, single-source acquisition specifically targeting Life Technologies, with no apparent set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The estimated contract value is $900,000.00 for the four-year term, covering comprehensive maintenance and technical support for the specified laboratory instruments. The procurement is geographically focused on Leon County, Florida, and is specifically designed to maintain the existing technological infrastructure of the DOH BPHL. The justification for the single-source procurement centers on the proprietary nature of the equipment, which requires factory-certified engineers to perform maintenance and repairs. The contract will be authorized and overseen by DOH BPHL Purchasing Director Allegra Small, with the procurement following established Florida Statutes and Administrative Code protocols. The maintenance services are essential for ensuring the continued operational capability of critical public health testing and surveillance equipment.