Drone amplified, INC

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking to procure the IGNIS aerial ignition system and accessories from Drone Amplified, Inc. as a sole source provider. The IGNIS system is a drone-based aerial ignition system that can drop up to 120 ignition spheres per minute over a defined area, with unique features including a fast reload time, onboard sensors, and remote emergency release. The Department intends to purchase these items through June 30, 2024. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide these products and services are requested to provide relevant information to the contact person by September 12, 2023. If it is determined that the IGNIS system is only available from a single source, the Department will post notice of its intended decision to enter into an agreement with Drone Amplified on the Vendor Bid System. The estimated dollar amount for this procurement is up to $500,000. The justification for the single source acquisition is that the IGNIS system is the only aerial ignition system that can operate from a drone and is sold exclusively by Drone Amplified. The Department has determined that the IGNIS system is necessary for fulfilling its statutory mandate to protect and manage the forest resources of Florida.

This procurement is limited to Drone Amplified, Inc. as the sole source provider of the IGNIS aerial ignition system. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is Drone Amplified, Inc. as the exclusive provider of the IGNIS system. The estimated budget range for this procurement is up to $500,000.