FLAIM Trainer T3 System

The School Board of Seminole County, Florida is conducting a sole source procurement for the FLAIM Trainer T3 System, a comprehensive emergency response and training solution. The procurement encompasses multiple components including FLAIM Trainer T3 Hardware, T3 System Services, Incident Command Module, WS EXT V3S Hardware with monitor, WS FIRE 3-year Plus System Services, Professional Services for System Onboarding, and associated freight. The solicitation is specifically targeting FLAIM Systems, located in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with a response deadline of July 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. The procurement process allows potential vendors to challenge the sole source designation by submitting a notice of intent to protest via email to Amanda Zarko before the response due date. The School Board reserves the right to evaluate and determine the equivalence of alternative proposals, with potential decisions and recommendations to be posted on VendorLink within approximately one week after the response due date.

The sole source procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor type, with a mechanism for potential competitive challenges. The approximate annual expenditure for this procurement is $156,938.00, indicating a significant investment in advanced training technology for emergency response scenarios. The sole source designation will be valid for one year following School Board approval and will require annual re-posting and validation. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the documentation, the procurement process allows for potential alternative vendors to submit challenges or equivalent proposals. The contract appears focused on acquiring a specialized training system with hardware, software, and professional onboarding services, suggesting a comprehensive technological solution for emergency response training that may require integration with existing infrastructure or training platforms.