PUR 7776_FSG-SS 2324-1003 - VAC_ Event E455.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: Division of the Florida State Guard

TITLE: Volatus Aerospace Drone Short description of the commodity or service desired: Purchase of Drone to support UAS command and control.

CONTACT

Name: Reflacher Maddox Address: 2601 Blairstone Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301 Telephone:

Email: Reflacher.Maddox@floridastateguard.fl.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: FSG-SS-23/24-1003

Date posted: 3/12/2024 Last day for receipt of information: 4/2/2024

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):

25131705- Target or Reconnaissance Drones

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

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

Division of Florida State Guard

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):

The Event 38 E455 platform offers a unique combination of long endurance and large payload capability that make it uniquely suitable for use by the FSG. The platforms long endurance (2,5hrs) is combined with a compact transport size that allows for rapid deployment and operation. The E455 has a large payload that, allows it to fly multiple payloads (nigh resolution EO.IR, hyperspatial cameras,LiDar, magnetometors, specialist sensors, goods and cargo while integrating an autopilot function. The E455 contains a unique removable open bay architeture that allows rapid transfer of payloads. This platform is an entirely US manufactured UAS platform that enables the procurement to be compliant with the NDAA 848 (Federal) and Florida Statute 934.50.

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

Intended Single Source:

Volatus Aerospace USA Corp.

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$431,575.00

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):

Volatus Aerospace is the only known company that that is licensed by the manufacturer to sell and distribute these platforms in the State of Florida. They are not available through any other third party vendor.

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

John Conner, Purchasing Director, Department of Military Services LTC. Terrence Gorman, Deputy of JAG, Department of Military Services Reflacher Maddox, Purchasing Manager, Division of the Florida State Guard Edward Bouza, Budget Officer, Division of the Florida State Guard

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.