Fixed Wing Aircraft Maintenance & Repairs for the Governor’s Jet

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is seeking fixed-wing aircraft maintenance and repair services for the Governor's jet through a single-source procurement process. FDLE has identified Textron Aviation as the sole source capable of providing the required services without voiding the existing warranty on the jet. The contract term is 3 years, and the estimated dollar amount for this procurement is $900,000. FDLE is mandated by statute to provide transportation and protective services for the Governor, and maintaining the Governor's jet in operational condition is critical to ensuring the safety of the Governor and his frequent travels. This is not a request for bid or proposal, but rather a statutorily mandated 15-business day advertisement of the intended single-source procurement.

This procurement is restricted to Textron Aviation, as they are the only vendor capable of providing the required maintenance and repair services without voiding the existing warranty. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is Textron Aviation, and the existing infrastructure and technology on the Governor's jet requires integration with Textron's proprietary maintenance programs.