Thermo Electron North America LLC

Background
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responsible for monitoring and assessing Florida's surface water and groundwater quality, identifying pollution problems, and developing strategies for resolution.

The agency intends to award a single source contract to Thermo Electron North America LLC for essential maintenance and repair services of laboratory equipment critical to its mission.

Work Details
The contract involves Thermo Electron Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services, specifically for analytical laboratory instrumentation. The services are necessary to ensure that the laboratory equipment remains operational.

Maintenance and repair will be provided by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Thermo Fisher Scientific, which is the sole source provider for all related instruments, parts, training, technical support, field service support, and software. This includes proprietary access to performance verified component parts and certified Field Service Engineers (FSEs) who are factory trained to maintain the equipment according to original specifications.

Period of Performance
The specific period of performance is not detailed in the solicitation; however, it is implied that the services will be ongoing as needed to maintain operational readiness of laboratory equipment.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's laboratory located at 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS93, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.

Bidder Requirements
Thermo Electron North America LLC is identified as the intended single source due to its unique position as the sole manufacturer and service provider for Thermo Fisher Scientific instruments. No other vendors are authorized to provide OEM certified repair and maintenance services.