Drone amplified

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, specifically the Florida Forest Service, is pursuing a single-source procurement for target and reconnaissance drones from Drone Amplified, Inc. The procurement focuses on ground control software for advanced mission planning, flight execution, and payload control for unmanned aerial systems, primarily supporting wildfire prevention, detection, and suppression activities. The solicitation was posted on 04/29/2025, with a final date for information receipt on 05/20/2025. The procurement specifically targets the Astro Max drone and its associated DA-Flight mission/flight planning application, which provides mission-critical fire-specific functionality. Key deliverables include the drone hardware, accompanying software, and comprehensive mission planning capabilities that enable precise aerial operations for forest management and emergency response. The procurement is structured as a single-source contract with a term extending from execution through September 1, 2025, with Drone Amplified identified as the exclusive provider of the required technology.

This procurement does not explicitly indicate set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Drone Amplified, Inc. is positioned as the sole source vendor due to its exclusive provision of the Astro Max drone, its parts, accessories, and the compatible DA-Flight application. The estimated total procurement value is up to $400,000.00, with an approximate contract amount of $392,220.00. The technology requires integration with existing Florida Forest Service aerial monitoring and emergency response infrastructure. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide comparable commodities or services are invited to submit relevant information to the contact person listed in the advertisement. If the Department determines after review that the commodities or services are available only from a single source, they will post a notice of intended agreement on the Vendor Information Portal in accordance with Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes.