Single source - centum lifeseeker

The Florida Division of the Florida State Guard is issuing a single source procurement to acquire two Lifeseeker SAR XL S10 Systems, with a posted date of February 27, 2026, and a deadline for vendor information submission of March 20, 2026. The procurement has been posted for at least 15 business days in accordance with Florida Statutes sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3). The Lifeseeker equipment is intended to enable rescue teams to communicate with missing persons during search and rescue operations without requiring any action or response from the missing person, thereby enhancing operational effectiveness during emergency response scenarios. The primary objective of this acquisition is to equip the State Guard with advanced search and rescue technology that will improve communication capabilities and operational efficiency. The agency has justified the single source determination by establishing that the Lifeseeker equipment represents the most capable option available and ensures compatibility with existing equipment already integrated into the Florida State Guard fleet.

This procurement is designated as a single source purchase, restricting responses to the identified vendor, CENTUM Lifeseeker, rather than allowing open competition among multiple vendors. The justification for the single source designation centers on the equipment's superior capability and its compatibility with the State Guard's existing fleet infrastructure and technology systems. The estimated total dollar amount for this acquisition is $494,062.00 for the two Lifeseeker systems. Prospective vendors or interested parties may submit protests regarding the single source determination to the agency via mail or email at FSGPurchasing@floridastateguard.fl.gov within the timeframe prescribed by Florida Statutes. The purchase has received approval from John Conner (Purchasing Director, Department of Military Services), Sean Anderson (General Counsel, Division of the Florida State Guard), and Edward Bouza (Budget Officer, Division of the Florida State Guard).