Maintenance for opex equipment

This is a notice of an intended single-source purchase by the Florida Department of Revenue for a 12-month maintenance agreement for OPEX mailing equipment. The equipment utilizes proprietary service diagnostic software covered by various patents and copyrights, and the Department of Revenue has identified OPEX Corporation as the sole authorized source for sales, parts, and services on its equipment. OPEX's maintenance staff has the expert technical training and experience required to support and maintain the equipment. The estimated dollar amount for the maintenance agreement is $270,000. Prospective vendors must provide information in writing regarding their ability to supply the requested services by May 18, 2022. If it is determined that the services are only available from a single source, the agency will provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract.

This appears to be a sole-source procurement, as the Department of Revenue has determined that OPEX Corporation is the only vendor capable of providing the required maintenance services for the proprietary OPEX mailing equipment. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent is OPEX Corporation, as the agency has determined they are the sole authorized provider for sales, parts, and services on the equipment. The budget for the 12-month maintenance agreement is $270,000.