Remotec Arson/Bomb Robot Upgraded

The City of Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, is seeking a sole source procurement for the Orlando Fire Department to upgrade its existing Arson/Bomb Robot from the F6 System to the Spartan Vehicle (SPARTAN UPG 0100) through Remotec Inc. The procurement is specifically identified under Sole Source Number S24-0138, with a solicitation issued on December 13, 2023, and a response deadline of December 20, 2023, at 5:00 pm. The procurement process allows for a seven-calendar-day period during which alternative suppliers can submit product information, qualifications, or capabilities if they believe they can provide an equivalent product or service. Remotec Inc., based in Clinton, Tennessee, is positioned as the exclusive source for this robotic system upgrade, with proprietary technology covering design, hardware, and software. The deliverables include a complete upgrade of the existing Arson/Bomb Robot, with all parts and maintenance to be performed directly by Remotec's certified technicians. The key objectives are to enhance the Orlando Fire Department's hazardous duty robotics capabilities with a more advanced system that meets their specific operational requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Remotec Inc. is currently the incumbent vendor and the proposed sole source provider, with an established track record of providing robotic systems to various first responder organizations, including U.S. military joint EOD forces, the FBI, and the U.S. Secret Service. The existing infrastructure involves the current F6 System, which will be upgraded to the Spartan Vehicle, requiring seamless integration of new technology with existing departmental protocols. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the provided documentation, the procurement involves a specialized robotic system upgrade. The contact for this solicitation is Tracie Brown, Purchasing Agent II, who can be reached at tracie.brown@orlando.gov or by phone at (407) 246-3633, and interested parties are encouraged to submit any challenges or alternative proposals during the seven-day review period. The procurement process includes a vendor questionnaire that requires confirmation from potential suppliers who believe they can provide similar products or services.