Purchase of Model U2000 Actuator System

The City of Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for a Model U2000 Actuator System through Solicitation Number S23-0429. The procurement is being managed by the Procurement and Contracts Division, specifically Purchasing Agent III Varun Desai, with proposals due on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. JSC Industries Inc. has been identified as the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of this specialized Robo Control Equipment, originating from their facility in Spring, Texas. The procurement process allows for a seven-calendar-day period during which alternative suppliers can submit product information, qualifications, and capabilities to potentially challenge the sole source designation. Key objectives include acquiring the specific U2000 Actuator System with the understanding that JCS Industries Inc. is currently the only verified provider capable of meeting the city's technical requirements.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor set-asides or specific enterprise designations, with an open invitation for potential alternative suppliers to demonstrate equivalent capabilities. No specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated in the provided documentation. The incumbent vendor, JCS Industries Inc., has positioned itself as the exclusive manufacturer, seller, and repairer of the required Robo Control Equipment, providing contact information at 281-353-2100 for potential inquiries. While no detailed integration requirements were specified, the procurement suggests a specialized technical need that may require precise equipment specifications. The sole source nature of the procurement indicates a unique technical requirement that potentially limits competitive bidding. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Purchasing Agent Varun Desai directly at varun.desai@orlando.gov or (407) 246-3874 with any questions or challenges to the sole source designation.