S26-0386_Vendor_Letter.pdf

This is a vendor letter and sole source justification document from Boston Dynamics, Inc. to the Orlando Police Department in Florida regarding annual Spot Care service coverage. The Orlando Police Department has requested exclusive annual care coverage for its Spot robot, a production-ready industrial quadruped robot with manipulator capabilities. The sole source procurement (S26-0386) was posted on April 8, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The posting will remain active for seven calendar days to allow competing suppliers to submit product information and statements of qualifications demonstrating comparable capabilities.

Boston Dynamics, Inc. has been identified as the exclusive manufacturer, distributor, and service provider for the Spot robot and all related accessories, including the Spot Care coverage plan. The vendor letter, signed by Katie McNamara on April 7, 2026, establishes Boston Dynamics as the sole source provider, as Spot is described as the only production-ready industrial quadruped robot equipped with a manipulator capable of traversing areas accessible to humans. Interested parties must submit their responses exclusively by email to the purchasing agent, Tracie Brown (tracie.brown@orlando.gov), within the specified timeframe to be considered for this procurement opportunity.