Notice of Intent to Award a Single/Source Procurement for SG-00265 ADB Safegate Runway Lighting

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is pursuing a single-source procurement for ADB Safegate Runway Lighting parts and services for Orlando International Airport, specifically in Orange County, Florida. The contract (SG-00265) will be awarded directly to Allen Enterprises, Inc., the exclusive representative of ADB Safegate for the Southeast United States. The procurement seeks original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and services that conform to FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5345-53D Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program, with a comprehensive scope covering airfield lighting components including LED fixtures, transformers, power supplies, cables, connectors, lamps, signs, and windsocks. The contract has a posted date of May 27, 2025, with a due date of May 23, 2025, and is designed to ensure precise equipment compatibility and maintenance for airport lighting infrastructure. The procurement is justified by the unique technical specifications of the ADB Safegate airfield lighting system, where components are not interchangeable with parts from other manufacturers and require specific OEM parts to maintain system integrity.

The contract is a sole-source procurement with no apparent set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents. The total estimated contract value is $4,025,000, structured for a 5-year term, with pricing ranging from less than $1 to over $47,000 per unit for various components. Labor rates for technical support services are tiered, ranging from $98 to $615 per hour, and include emergency support, assessment, major repair, off-site refurbishment, and remote support options. Allen Enterprises, Inc. is the incumbent and proposed vendor, with the contract specifically tailored to maintain the existing ADB Safegate airfield lighting infrastructure at Orlando International Airport. The procurement documents, including a sole-source letter from ADB Safegate dated February 5, 2025, confirm the exclusive nature of the contract and the technical requirements that necessitate a single-source approach. The contract will be executed through a direct award to Allen Enterprises, Inc., based on their exclusive representation of ADB Safegate in the Southeast United States.