26-302-ITN_Small_Business_Assessment.pdf

This is a small business assessment correspondence from the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority regarding Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) 26-302 for a Flight Information Display System (FIDS) at Orlando International Airport. The Aviation Authority is seeking qualified respondents to provide comprehensive software, licenses, materials, supplies, labor, and professional services to design, configure, implement, develop content, schedule, operate, maintain, and support the FIDS platform. The contract will span seven years, commencing on or about June 1, 2026. The FIDS must integrate with existing equipment and components while supporting future replacements and upgrades without operational interruption. The awarded contractor must be licensed to conduct business in Florida and operate under Florida law.

The small business administrator's assessment determined that no small business goal is recommended for this project due to the specialized and technical nature of the services required. The ITN exploration phase seeks to understand current technology status, comparative advantages and disadvantages of available technologies, lessons learned from similar installations at other airports and large venues, and optimal pricing and risk models to serve the Aviation Authority's interests. The solicitation indicates the Aviation Authority will provide certain supplies, parts, compatible equipment, and operating systems, while the contractor will be responsible for installation labor and ongoing operation and maintenance services throughout the contract term.