Drome Amplified, Inc

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is conducting a statutorily mandated 15-business-day advertisement for a single-source procurement of the IGNIS aerial ignition system operated by unmanned aerial systems (UAS or drones). The IGNIS system, exclusively available from Drone Amplified, Inc., has unique capabilities for wildfire and fuel management, including the ability to deploy up to 120 ignition spheres per minute over a large area. The estimated value of the single-source contract is up to $2,606,680 for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide these services are requested to provide relevant information to the listed contact no later than May 30, 2024. If the agency determines that the services are only available from a single source, it will post a notice of the intended decision on the Vendor Information Portal pursuant to Florida Statutes.

This procurement is not open to competitive bidding, as FDACS has determined the IGNIS system from Drone Amplified, Inc. to be the sole source for the required capabilities. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The available budget for this single-source procurement is up to $2,606,680.