FDLE-SS-2648.pdf

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 1 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

AGENCY: Florida Department of Law Enforcement

TITLE: Jet Maintenance & Repairs Short description of the commodity or service desired: Fixed wing aircraft maintenance & repairs for the Governor's jet.

CONTACT

Name: Greer Hannigan Address: 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahasssee, FL 32305 Telephone: 850-410-7300 Email: CentralPurchasing@fdle.state.fl.us

Internal tracking number, if any: FDLE-SS-2648

Date posted: 4/29/26 Last day for receipt of information: 5/20/26

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

78181800 – Fixed wing Aircraft maintenance and repair services

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

Five (5) years

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

FDLE/Investigations and Forensic Services/Aviation

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

FDLE’s mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security by providing services in partnership with local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies to prevent, investigate, and solve crimes while protecting Florida’s citizens pursuant to Chapter 943, F.S., and Chapter 11, F.A.C. Per Section 943.68, F.S., Transportation and Protective Services - The Department shall provide and maintain the security of the Governor, the Governor’s immediate family, and the Governor’s office and mansion and the grounds thereof.

Maintenance/repairs are needed in order to keep the Governor’s jet in operation and routinely maintained. This is pertinent to ensure safety of the Governor and his frequent travels in relations to his position.

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) 91.7 requires FDLE and its pilots operate the aircraft only in airworthy condition. The abovementioned maintenance, which is required annually, meets and exceeds the federal regulation.

Intended Single Source:

Textron Aviation 9709 E Central Wichita, KS 67206

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$1,500,000.00

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, service or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

The FDLE is under contract with Textron for several proprietary maintenance programs such as Pro Advantage, Pro Tech, and Pro Parts. If another vendor provides maintenance and repairs to the jet, the warranty currently in place with Textron will be voided under the above-mentioned contracts.

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Julia Lycett, Chief of General Services Jeffrey Watson, Special Agent in Charge

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A- 1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.