FLHSMV-SS-009-25 PUR7776 FHP Brinc Drones.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 Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)

TITLE: Unmanned Aerial System Short description of the commodity or service desired: Tactical indoor drones for Special Response Team (SRT)

CONTACT

Name: Katie Downey Address: 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Telephone: 850-617-3183 Email: KatieDowney@flhsmv.gov Internal tracking number, if any: FLHSMV-SS-009-25

Date posted: April 8, 2025 Last Day for receipt of information: April 29, 2025

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 Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

25132100, Unmanned aerial vehicle

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

One (1) Year

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

Sergeant Robert Dooley, FHP Office of Emergency Operations, UAS and C-UAS Coordinator

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, as appropriate):

As part of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s drone replacement program authorized by Section 934.50, Florida Statutes, the Department intends to purchase six (6) BRINC Lemur 2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)’s Special Response Team. The BRINC UAVs provide unique tactical capabilities and are specifically designed to enter dangerous situations and provides powerful two-way communication systems with the advanced ability to enter structures, fly indoors, and locate citizens inside vehicles and buildings.

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

Functionality of the BRINC UAVs includes enhanced situational awareness, search and rescue in confined spaces, non-lethal de-escalation, rapid deployment and accessibility, evidence collection and documentation, handling of hazardous materials and firefighting support. The BRINC UAVs will benefit trooper safety, provide risk reduction, and are a cost-effective force multiplier.

Intended Single Source:

BRINC Drones, Inc.

3668 Albion Pl N.

Seattle, Washington 98103

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$150,000.00

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):

This purchase is part of the drone replacement program financial assistance agreement between FHP and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. BRINC is the sole manufacturer, developer and provider of the Lemur 2 UAVs. This UAV is specifically built for tactical operations, and the Department is unaware of the existence of a UAV with similar capabilities available with any other known drone manufacturers. The Lemur 2 is the only known option suitable for meeting the unique requirements of FHP’s Special Response Team. BRINC does not use third-party vendors to sell its products.

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

Sergeant Robert Dooley, FHP Office of Emergency Operations, UAS and C-UAS Coordinator Stephanie Sanford, Procurement Administrator, Bureau of Purchasing and Contracts

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.