ADB_Safegate_Sole_Source_Letter_WDW.pdf

This document is a sole source letter from ADB Safegate to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority dated February 5, 2025, regarding airfield lighting systems for Orlando International Airport. The letter confirms that Allen Enterprises, Inc. is the exclusive representative and sole provider of ADB Safegate materials and services for the Southeast United States, including Florida. The proposed procurement involves ADB Safegate airfield lighting system parts and services, with an estimated contract value of $4,025,000 over a 5-year term. The products are manufactured to FAA specifications and certified by ETL, with components that are exclusive and not interchangeable with parts from other manufacturers.

The justification for the sole source procurement is based on the unique technical specifications of the ADB Safegate airfield lighting system, which requires specific OEM parts to maintain conformance with FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5345-53D Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program. The contract will ensure that the airport can maintain its existing lighting infrastructure using only compatible ADB Safegate components. The procurement is specifically for Orlando International Airport and will be executed through a direct award to Allen Enterprises, Inc., based on their exclusive representation of ADB Safegate in the Southeast United States.