SS-6026-6035-KK_Redbird_Flight_Simulation_Equipment_and_Software.pdf

Rev: 5/2025

SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

200 N. Clara Avenue DeLand, FL 32720

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SINGLE SOURCE

POSTING DATE: April 30, 2026 PROCUREMENT CONTACT: Kristine Kessler, Procurement Buyer TELEPHONE: 386-734-7190 Ext. 20390 E-MAIL: klkessle@volusia.k12.fl.us

NOTICE TITLE & NUMBER:

SS-2026-6035-KK

Redbird Flight Simulation Equipment and Software

RESPONSE DUE DATE & TIME:

May 11, 2026; 2:00 PM

NOTE: RESPONSES RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

DIRECTIONS: The commodities or contractual services listed on Page 2 of this Notice of Intent (NOI) are available only from a single or sole source and may be exempted from competitive solicitation requirements, as stated in 6A-1.012(12)(d) Florida Administrative Code (FAC). Unless a notice to the contrary with sufficient information is received from companies by the date indicated that can provide "like" or "comparable" products, the School Board shall proceed with the purchase of listed commodities or services on the basis that they are Single source to the provider listed and are exempted as defined by FAC. This cover sheet with all reference material must be received via e-mail at the address above. The School Board reserves the right to decide equivalence of alternatives proposed.

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED AS PART OF YOUR RESPONSE. YOUR RESPONSE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THIS FORM, SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE PROVIDER.

COMPANY NAME:

MAILING ADDRESS:

CITY, STATE, ZIP

FEDERAL EMPLOYER S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (FEIN):

TELEPHONE NUMBER: FACSIMILE NUMBER:

Email:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: TYPED OR

PRINTED NAME:

TITLE: DATE:

NOTICE: Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3) Florida Statutes will constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and School Board Rules. Recommendations are available through the website usually within one week after the “Response Due Date” and notices will not be mailed.

Rev: 5/2025

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SINGLE SOURCE

Per School Board Policy, decisions pertaining to single sourcing remain valid for one (1) year from the date of Board approval and must be reposted and revalidated annually.

The School Board of Volusia County, Florida, intends to procure the following items through the Single Source process: Items include, but are not limited to:

o Redbird Advanced Aviation Training Devices o Redbird Basic Aviation Training Devices o Non-Certified Jay and Jay Velocity simulators o MCX and TRACON classroom management software o TRACON Communications Kits o Professional Development to integrate Redbird Simulators o Simulated Flight Program o Redbird GIFT PPL software

Intended Single Source Vendor:

Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc.

301 Vista Ridge Drive Suite # 300 Kyle, TX, 78640

Not to exceed estimated annual expenditure: $1,000,000.00

Any notice of intent to protest this Single Source posting must be submitted via VendorLink before the due date indicated on page one. The protest must include a detailed justification and current pricing.