Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification. Bacteriology Equipment The Department of Agriculture is seeking a sole source provider for three (3) BIOMIC V3 Microbiology Systems Annual Service Subscription Renewal our Elba Regional Diagnostic Laboratory (Elba, AL), Boaz Regional Diagnostic Laboratory (Boaz, AL), and Hanceville Regional Diagnostic Laboratory (Hanceville, AL).The BIOMIC V3 Microbiology System Service Subscription Includes:(1) Live technical support 7 days per week(2) Annual CLSI guidelines update in BIOMIC software(3) Annual BIOMIC software upgrade including new product features(4) Complete system hardware warranty(5) System installation and setup (via telephone and email)(6) LIS interface support (LIS provider may charge separate fee)****Vendor will provide 24-inch touch-screen monitor with the system; however, a computer is not included. End User must have a computer***Computer Requirements:(1) Microsoft Windows 10 or 11(2) All Microsoft Service Packs and Critical Updates must be applied(3) Four available USB ports(4) Serial port for LIS connection(5) Internet Connection(6) Surge ProtectorOne (1) BIOMIC V3 Microbiology System needs to be updated.