Request for Information - Designated Aviation Channeling

A Florida county is requesting information on Designated Aviation Channeling (DAC) services to determine whether a sole-source or sole-brand designation is justified, with responses due September 9, 2026. This is an RFI only and does not constitute a request for pricing or a purchase commitment.

The county seeks to identify whether TSA-approved third-party DAC services are available from multiple providers or whether alternate solutions exist that meet its requirements. Vendors must demonstrate capability in providing licensed DAC Service Web-based packages and live scan software compatible with specified fingerprint readers, including the Green Bit DactyScan84c Live Scan Device or approved equivalents. The proposed solution must integrate with the county's existing IntelliSoft Credentialing Management System (CMS) and operate through web-based interfaces utilizing Java applets and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) objects accessible from airport browsers.

Respondents must identify their role as manufacturer, authorized reseller, or other entity and provide details on the proposed product or service and developer information. Vendors must document capability to generate standard DAC System reports including fingerprint and STA transaction reports, automated TSA badging spreadsheets, active badge reports, awaiting badge reports, expired badge reports, detailed billing reports, and customizable ad-hoc reporting.

The RFI questionnaire is the primary response vehicle. County responses to this informational inquiry will inform the decision on whether to pursue competitive procurement or proceed with sole-source or sole-brand justification in a subsequent formal solicitation.