Single source - UH-1 TFO console

The Florida State Guard, operating under Leon County jurisdiction, is procuring TFO (Tactical Flight Officer) console modifications for two Bell UH-1 search and rescue aircraft (designated N207FS and N205FS) through a single-source acquisition posted on April 23, 2026, with a deadline for vendor information receipt by May 14, 2026. The procurement encompasses specialized avionics modifications designed to maintain mission readiness and airworthiness of the State Guard's fleet. The deliverables include professional installation and integration of TFO console modifications, with key objectives centered on enhancing the operational capability and safety compliance of the designated aircraft. The successful vendor must possess comprehensive technical qualifications including access to integration designs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical documentation, FAA-approved modification packages, and structural mounting solutions specific to these aircraft. No bidders' conference or site visit has been referenced, and the procurement is authorized under Florida Statutes Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), with protests permitted within prescribed timeframes directed to FSGPurchasing@floridastateguard.fl.gov or the Tallahassee address provided.

This procurement is designated as a single-source acquisition from Daedalus Solutions Inc. (DSI), restricting competition to this vendor based on DSI's status as the original designer and installer of the aircraft's avionics suite and its exclusive possession of proprietary technical data and documentation. No other contractor has access to the required technical documents or the specialized knowledge necessary to perform the work without extensive reverse-engineering, which justifies the single-source designation under state procurement regulations. There are no set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions mentioned in the procurement documentation. The estimated contract value for this acquisition is $600,000.00, representing the budget allocation for the complete TFO console modification project for both aircraft.