Single Source with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking to contract with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. for the provision of maintenance and repair services by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for specialized analytical laboratory instrumentation. The DEP has determined that Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and sole service provider for its own instruments, and no other authorized entities can provide factory-certified service without voiding the warranty. Maintaining this specialized laboratory equipment in operational condition is critical to the DEP's mission, and the agency has determined that OEM service contracts are necessary to ensure prompt and adequate maintenance. The contract term is 12 months, and the estimated dollar amount for this single source contract is $66,675.00. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide these services must submit relevant information by May 16, 2023. If the DEP determines, after reviewing any information from prospective vendors, that the services are available only from a single source, the DEP will post a notice of its intended decision to enter into an agreement with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. pursuant to Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside for any particular type of organization, and there are no known incumbent vendors or current contractors. The existing specialized analytical laboratory instrumentation requires integration with the OEM's maintenance and repair services, and no alternative service providers have been identified that can meet the DEP's requirements without voiding the equipment's warranty. The DEP has not provided a specific budget range for this contract, but the estimated dollar amount of $66,675.00 suggests a moderate-sized procurement.