Preventive Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Background

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is responsible for safeguarding Florida's agriculture and public through animal disease control and emergency response. They intend to enter into a single source agreement with Leica Microsystems Inc. for the procurement of Preventive Laboratory Equipment Maintenance to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Work Details

The contract requires preventive maintenance and calibrations for all laboratory testing equipment at the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (BADDL). This maintenance is essential to maintain the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians' accreditation, which is critical for the division's statutory duties. The service falls under the United National Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) 81101706 - Laboratory equipment maintenance.

Period of Performance

The period of performance for this contract will be from August 2, 2026, to August 1, 2027.

Place of Performance

The services will be performed at the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory located in Florida.

Bidder Requirements

Leica Microsystems Inc. is identified as the only authorized source to service and repair the laboratory equipment required by the division. This exclusivity justifies the single-source acquisition as no other vendors can provide these specific services.