Opportunity
My Florida Marketplace #FDLE-SS-2652
FDLE Single Source Procurement for Life Technologies Laboratory Implements, Software, and Maintenance
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
FDLE-SS-2652
NAICS
334516, 541380
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is seeking to procure proprietary laboratory implements, analytical/scientific software, and equipment maintenance for its crime laboratories from Life Technologies Corporation (now ThermoFisher Scientific). - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Investigations and Forensic Services / Laboratories - OEM Highlight: - Life Technologies Corporation (ThermoFisher Scientific) is the sole OEM and vendor for all requested products and services - Products and Services Requested: - Laboratory implements compatible with FDLE-validated equipment and procedures - Part number: 41122400 - Analytical or scientific software upgrades for proprietary laboratory equipment - Part number: 43232605 - Approved chemical reagents and supplies for PCR-based DNA analysis - Laboratory equipment maintenance and technical support for proprietary equipment - Part number: 81101706 - Notable Requirements: - All products and services must be compatible with existing, agency-validated equipment and procedures - Only proprietary reagents, supplies, and software upgrades from the OEM are acceptable - Maintenance requires OEM certification, training, and access to proprietary systems - Estimated Contract Value: - $8,000,000 for the contract term - Place of Performance and Delivery: - FDLE Regional Operations Centers throughout Florida - Contracting office at 2331 Phillips Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Description
This is a statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement of an intended single source procurement by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for implements, software, and equipment maintenance for FDLE Laboratories. The procurement includes laboratory implements, analytical or scientific software, and laboratory equipment maintenance. The FDLE crime laboratories require approved chemical reagents, supplies, software upgrades, and equipment maintenance compatible with agency validated equipment and procedures. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with an estimated value of $8,000,000.00. The single source justification is based on the proprietary nature of the equipment and software provided by Life Technologies Corporation, which has been validated and used by FDLE since 2006.