Agilent Technologies
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
Department of Public Health
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
66376
NAICS
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Classification Code
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Additional Details
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for laboratory equipment relocation services, specifically engaging Agilent Technologies. This procurement is governed under S.C. Code Ann. §11-35-1560 and is associated with Contract 4400038655, which covers Laboratory Relocation Coordination & Moving Services. The contract amount is $123,018.20, and the notice was published on June 8, 2026. The designated Agency Procurement Manager is Kelly Cobian, who can be reached at [email protected] or by telephone at 803-898-1262.
The primary purpose of this procurement is to ensure the safe and compliant relocation of DPH’s laboratory equipment, particularly OEM instruments manufactured by Agilent Technologies. The scope of work includes the movement of these specialized instruments under the manufacturer-warranty provisions. The agency has determined that only Agilent Technologies, utilizing their certified technicians, can perform these relocation activities without jeopardizing the equipment’s warranties, calibration standards, and service-level agreements. Engaging any other vendor would void these protections and place critical laboratory assets at risk, making Agilent Technologies the sole provider capable of meeting these requirements.
Key requirements and objectives of this procurement include:
- Relocation of laboratory equipment by manufacturer-certified technicians to maintain warranty and calibration standards.
- Compliance with service-level agreements as stipulated by the equipment manufacturer.
- Coordination and execution of moving services as part of the agency’s broader laboratory relocation efforts.
Expected deliverables are the successful and compliant relocation of all specified laboratory instruments, ensuring continued warranty coverage and operational integrity.
The contracting entity is the South Carolina Department of Public Health, a state agency located at 1333 Main Street, Suite 700, Columbia, SC 29201. The Division of Procurement Services oversees the procurement process, and general inquiries can be directed to their main line at 803-737-0600 or via fax at 803-737-0639.
This procurement is a sole source contract, meaning no competitive bidding process will be conducted due to the unique requirements tied to manufacturer certification and warranty maintenance. There are no set-aside requirements or special classifications indicated in the notice. Contractors or vendors who believe they are aggrieved by this sole source determination may protest in accordance with the procedures outlined in the notice. Protests must be submitted in writing to the Materials Management Officer either by email ([email protected]) or by post/hand delivery to the address provided above, within the specified timeframes.
This opportunity is highly specialized and is intended for the original equipment manufacturer, Agilent Technologies, due to the technical and warranty-related constraints. Contractors evaluating this notice should recognize that the requirements for certified technicians and warranty preservation are non-negotiable and will remain constant throughout the contract lifecycle.
For further details or to view the agency’s justification for the sole source procurement, interested parties may contact Kelly Cobian at the email address provided.