PUR 7776 Single Source - Axnes ICS System.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: SINGLE SOURCE - AXNES MOBILE BASE STATION SYSTEM

Short description of the commodity or service desired: Purchase of Axnes, Inc. BST35 Mobile Base Station intercom systems for FSG rotor-wing aircraft. An intercom system is a requirement for the pilots and crews to communicate with each other. This particular intercom system enhances safety, efficiency, and effectiveness, by allowing the aircrew to communicate, wirelessly with SAR or other ground rescuers.

CONTACT

Name: Terence Blakely Address: 2601 S Blair Stone Rd, Tallahassee FL 32301 Telephone: (850) 624-5753 Email: FSGPurchasing@floridastateguard.fl.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: FSG-SS-24/25-0021

Date posted: 03/19/2026 Last day for receipt of information: 04/09/2026

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):

25131600 Civilian and commercial rotary wing aircraft, 25131900 Military rotary wing aircraft, 25132200 Safety and rescue aircraft

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

BST35 System - QTY 2

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

Division of the the 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):

Wreless intercom system (ICS) for safe, secure and reliable communication between aircrew, SAR, and ground personnel.

Intended Single Source:

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Axnes, Inc BST35 Mobile Base Station System.

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$64,000.00

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 Axnes system is proprietary in its internal wireless technology, but it is specifically designed to be cross-compatible with third-party hardware.

Proprietary Aspects The system uses several in-house, closed technologies to ensure secure and reliable communication:

• Secure Waveform & Protocol: Axnes uses a proprietary digital waveform and protocol for communication between the base station and handhelds.

• Audio Technology: Features like NIVOX (Non-Interrupted VOX) and specialized noise/echo cancellation are patented or proprietary to Axnes.

• Data Formats: While it can use the standard NMEA format for GPS data, it also uses an Axnes proprietary format for integration with mission consoles.

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

John Conner, Purchasing Director, Department of Military Services Sean Anderson, General Counsel, Division of the Florida State Guard Edward Bouza, Budget Officer, Division of the Florida State Guard

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to file a bond or other security within the time allowed for filing a bond, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Protests may be filed with the agency by:

Mail: 2601 S. Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32301 Email: FSGPurchasing@floridastateguard.fl.gov

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.