Request for Information (RFI) Vehicle Movement Area Transponder
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- OPN2131619F1
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
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- Jurisdictions
Opportunity details come from broward.bonfirehub.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Broward County, through the Fort Lauderdale City jurisdiction, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Vehicle Movement Area Transponder services, specifically an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Squitter system for airport ground vehicles at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The procurement seeks to determine whether the specified commodity or service is available from multiple providers or if viable alternatives exist that would meet the County's operational needs. The ADS-B squitter units broadcast real-time vehicle position data to air traffic control and cockpit displays, with the primary objective of reducing runway incursion risks and enhancing ground safety incidents prevention. The County has identified FreeFlight Systems as the current manufacturer of the ADS-B Out Squitter units installed on designated airport ground vehicles and is evaluating whether continued sole-source procurement is justified based on compatibility with existing infrastructure, operational continuity requirements, and cost efficiency through existing maintenance protocols and spare parts inventory. Prospective vendors are requested to submit responses through the electronic bidding system by the March 3, 2026 deadline, including supporting documentation demonstrating their capability to meet or exceed the County's requirements, provide comparable commodities or services, or written explanations contesting the proposed sole-brand designation. The RFI was posted on February 6, 2026, and remains open until the closing date and time.
The RFI notice does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or particular organizational qualifications beyond the technical capability to provide ADS-B transponder systems comparable to or exceeding current specifications. FreeFlight Systems is identified as the incumbent vendor and current manufacturer of the installed ADS-B Out Squitter units. The existing infrastructure at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport includes operational ADS-B systems currently integrated with air traffic control and cockpit displays, requiring any alternative vendor solution to ensure seamless compatibility and integration with these established systems. The procurement document does not provide specific award values or budget ranges, as this is an informational inquiry rather than a formal solicitation with purchase commitments. The Director of Purchasing retains sole authority over final determinations regarding the sole-brand designation and vendor selection based on responses received.
Opportunity text
Project Description - Request for Information Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Brand: This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Brand is to determine if the specified commodity or service is available from multiple providers, or if an alternate commodity or service is available that would meet the County's needs. This is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment. The following commodity or service is thought to be available from only a sole brand and is the only commodity/services that meets the County's needs: FreeFlight Systems is the manufacturer of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Squitter units currently installed on designated airport ground vehicles operating at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Airport Ground Vehicle ADS-B squitter units broadcast real-time vehicle position data to air traffic control and cockpit displays, significantly reducing the risk of runway incursions and other ground safety incidents. Benefits of the continued use of the ADS-B through FreeFlight Systems will 1) ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure, 2) operational continuity, 3) cost efficiency by leveraging existing maintenance protocols and spare parts inventory. This RFI will remain posted until closing date and time. Prospective Vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to provide the commodity or service described or written explanation or other documentation contesting the proposed RFI designation. If you are capable of meeting or exceeding the County's requirements for the specified commodity or service, respond to this RFI through the electronic bidding system. Vendor should upload any supporting information in the electronic bidding system as part of its response to assist the County in determining if commodity or service is comparable, is available from multiple suppliers, and meets the County's needs. The Director of Purchasing shall have sole authority in deciding what is comparable. The Director of Purchasing shall consider such submittals and notify all submitting vendors (thru the electronic bidding system) of the decision whether to designate as a Sole Source/Brand, which decision shall not be subject to objection, protest, or appeal.
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