NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Veolia WTS Analytical Instruments, Inc.

Tampa Bay Water, a Regional Water Supply Authority, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a procurement for Sievers Portable M5310C Total Organic Carbon Analytical Equipment from Veolia WTS Analytical Instruments, Inc. The specific procurement (number 2026504) includes a M5310C Portable TOC Analyzer, start-up service, two-visit preventive maintenance, a 12-month consumable kit, an ICR degasser, and TOC sample vials. This procurement is focused on laboratory analytical equipment used for water quality testing, with the goods to be procured through a sole source method in Hillsborough County, Florida. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide equivalent products are invited to submit alternative information by September 11, 2025, to Taylor Klinko, Purchasing Specialist I, at Tampa Bay Water's Clearwater facility. The procurement appears to target highly specialized analytical equipment that may require specific technical compatibility or proprietary specifications that limit alternative suppliers.

The notice does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendor details beyond Veolia WTS Analytical Instruments, Inc. are provided, and the document does not outline specific award values or budget ranges. The procurement suggests integration with existing water quality testing infrastructure, with the equipment likely needing to meet specific technical requirements for water analysis. The sole source approach implies that the Sievers equipment possesses unique characteristics that make it difficult to replace with alternative products. While pricing terms are not disclosed in this preliminary notification, the procurement appears focused on acquiring specialized scientific equipment critical to Tampa Bay Water's operational capabilities.