Sole Source - DC Jaeger Amatrol

The state of Florida, specifically the School District of Manatee County, is pursuing a sole source procurement for specialized educational training systems from D.C. Jaeger Corporation, authorized distributor for Amatrol learning systems. The procurement encompasses comprehensive educational technology packages including specific learning systems such as Portable PLC Troubleshooting, Mobile Technology Workstation, Electric Motor Control Learning System, Hand Tool Package, Fault Troubleshooting System, Motor Braking Learning System, and Reduced Voltage Starting Learning System. These systems are designed to provide complete educational solutions with student curriculum, instructor's guides, training resources, ongoing software and hardware support, and technical lab furniture. The procurement follows Florida Statute 287.057(3), which requires a 15 business day posting period to allow for potential protests or challenges to the sole source procurement. The contract opportunity was posted on June 4, 2025, with a submission deadline of June 23, 2025, and is specifically targeted at supporting educational technology infrastructure for Manatee Technical College and district sites. The procurement process adheres to Florida School Board Administrative rules 6A-1.012 and the Purchasing rules of the Manatee County School District.

This sole source procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Amatrol is positioned as the exclusive manufacturer of these specialized learning systems, with D.C. Jaeger Corporation identified as the sole authorized distributor in Florida. The procurement appears focused on direct acquisition from a single vendor where competitive bidding is not feasible due to the unique technological specifications of the educational training systems. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the learning systems suggests a significant investment in educational technology infrastructure. The procurement includes not just hardware, but also integrated curriculum, training resources, and ongoing technical support, indicating a holistic approach to educational technology procurement. Contact for further information is available through Amatrol's headquarters at 800-264-8285, with the company located in Jeffersonville, Indiana.