Teledyne Isco BLZZRD Composite Sampler Equipment and Accessories

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is pursuing a single-source procurement for Teledyne Isco BLZZRD Composite Sampler Equipment and Accessories, specifically targeting Accutech Instrumentation, Inc. d/b/a Instrument Specialties, Inc. as the sole provider. This procurement is designed to support DEP inspectors in collecting representative wastewater samples during environmental inspections, with a focus on maintaining sample integrity in Florida's challenging climate. The equipment will enable DEP to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program requirements by providing advanced composite sampling capabilities. The procurement is a statutorily mandated fifteen (15) business day advertisement, with the posting date of December 9, 2024, and a final date for information receipt on December 31, 2024. The procurement's key deliverable is a specialized sampling system that can adequately preserve sample temperature and quality during environmental field investigations.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents, as it is a highly specialized, single-source acquisition targeting a specific equipment manufacturer. The estimated dollar value for this procurement is $38,000, representing a one-time equipment purchase. No incumbent vendors beyond Accutech Instrumentation are mentioned, and the procurement does not indicate requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The single-source justification emphasizes that Accutech Instrumentation is the exclusive provider of the Teledyne Isco BLZZRD Composite Sampler equipment and accessories, which is critical to DEP's mission of conserving and managing state natural resources. The procurement has received approval from multiple DEP officials, including the Director of Water Resource Management and Support Services Director, indicating internal organizational support for this targeted equipment acquisition.