S24-0354_Vendor_Letter.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Statement from Teledyne FLIR Defense, Inc. for the Orlando Fire Department's procurement of Radiation Identification Devices. The statement specifically covers the identiFINDER product line, including NGH, UL-NGH, UW-NGH models, and multiple device variants (R200, R225, R300, R400, R425, R430, R440, R500, R700, IBAC, Griffin F510, and Fido X2/X4 models). Teledyne FLIR Defense asserts that they are the original manufacturer and the only company with proprietary tools, software, and intellectual property rights to repair these specific radiation identification and monitoring devices.

The sole source justification emphasizes that Teledyne FLIR Defense's specialized tools and software for these devices are exclusively available from their company and cannot be obtained by any other vendor. The document is part of a state and local contract opportunity for the Orlando Fire Department, with a due date of Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). The procurement process allows for potential alternative suppliers to submit product information, qualifications, or capabilities to the Purchasing Agent within a seven-calendar-day period, with communication directed to tracie.brown@orlando.gov.