OVERWATCH IMAGING

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is pursuing a single-source procurement for Overwatch Imaging's Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) Processor, specifically designed for the Florida Forest Service's aerial surveillance and wildfire detection operations. The procurement includes an ASO processor compatible with the Trakka TC375 gimbal system, an ASO Sim Trainer for training purposes, three days of customer training at a CONUS location, and an annual service agreement providing technical and operational support. The procurement supports the Florida Forest Service's statutory responsibilities under Section 590.01, Florida Statutes, for wildfire prevention, detection, and suppression. The contract opportunity, posted on February 25, 2025, requires prospective vendors to submit relevant information by March 17, 2025, if they believe they can provide comparable commodities or services. The specific deliverables include AI-powered software for automated sensor operation, image processing, and communications-efficient reporting.

This procurement is a single-source opportunity specifically targeting Overwatch Imaging, with the department determining this vendor as the sole source capable of providing the required solution. The contract will run from the date of execution through June 30, 2025, with an estimated contract amount of $136,000.00 and a maximum value of up to $150,000.00. The procurement is limited to vendors capable of integrating with the existing Trakka TC375 gimbal system currently used by the Florida Forest Service. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types were mentioned in the documentation. The opportunity is geographically focused on Leon County, Florida, and represents a targeted technology procurement for specialized wildfire detection and surveillance equipment. The sole-source justification is based on the unique compatibility and integration requirements with the existing forest service infrastructure.