5G Enabler Solution Maintenance

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has issued a statutorily mandated 15 business day advertisement for an intended single source procurement of 5G Enabler Solution Maintenance services. This procurement is not a request for bid or proposal but rather a notification of FDLE's intention to procure maintenance, support, and warranty services for telecom equipment supporting the agency's investigative operations, specifically within the Cyber unit of the Investigations and Forensic Services division. The goods and services being procured include three years of maintenance, support, and warranty agreements for 5G enabler equipment manufactured by Octasic that supports multiple frequency bands including GSM, CDMA 2000, UMTS, and LTE variants. The estimated procurement value is $850,000.00, with the contract classified under UNSPSC code 72103302 for telecom equipment maintenance and support. The procurement was posted on April 21, 2026, with a deadline for receipt of information on May 12, 2026. Inquiries should be directed to Greer Hannigan at the FDLE Central Purchasing office in Tallahassee. Per Florida Statutes and Administrative Code, prospective vendors may submit information regarding their ability to supply the described commodities or services during the designated 15 business day period, after which the agency will make a final determination on the single source designation.

Tactical Support Equipment of Fayetteville, North Carolina, has been identified as the sole source vendor for this procurement, as it is the only vendor authorized to distribute Octasic hardware, associated software, training services, and maintenance agreements in the United States. The single source justification is based on the proprietary nature of the hardware and the exclusive distribution authorization held by Tactical Support Equipment. No set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement was approved by Julia Lycett, Chief of General Services, and Mike Duffey, Special Agent in Charge, ensuring appropriate authorization at the agency level. Organizations seeking to challenge the single source designation or demonstrate their ability to provide equivalent services and equipment must submit their information within the 15 business day advertisement period to allow FDLE to conduct a comprehensive review before making its final procurement determination.