Single source - PFC GT glass trainer

The Division of the Florida State Guard, operating under Leon County jurisdiction, is issuing a Single Source Purchase Notice (PUR 7776) for the procurement of one Precision Flight Controls, Inc. GT Glass Trainer flight training system in GTX configuration, specifically designed for use with the FSG Cessna T206H aircraft equipped with a Garmin G1000 integrated flight deck. The GT Glass Trainer is an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) that delivers high-fidelity flight training capabilities, including Synthetic Vision Technology, Terrain Awareness and Warning System, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, integrated FlightCharts, and SafeTaxi functionality. The procurement supports the Florida State Guard's mission readiness and standardized training aligned with modern avionics requirements. The notice was posted on April 13, 2026, with a deadline of May 4, 2026, providing a 15 business day review period for prospective vendors to submit information regarding their ability to supply equivalent commodities or services. The agency justifies this single source procurement based on the proprietary and exclusive nature of the GT Glass Trainer system, asserting that no other vendor is authorized to manufacture, distribute, or support this specific system and that substitution with alternatives would result in increased costs, reduced capability, and potential training inconsistencies.

The procurement is designated as a single source acquisition, which restricts competition to Precision Flight Controls, Inc. as the sole authorized vendor for this specialized system. There are no identified set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses noted in this procurement notice. The estimated dollar amount for this acquisition is $42,415.00. The system requires integration with existing Florida State Guard infrastructure, specifically the FSG Cessna T206H aircraft and its Garmin G1000 integrated flight deck environment. Vendors may file protests to this single source determination with the agency by mail or email at the addresses provided in the notice. This procurement represents a direct purchase from the manufacturer of record, eliminating the need for competitive bidding based on the proprietary nature and exclusive capabilities of the specified equipment.