SOLE SOURCE - INTERNAL RESCUE HOIST

The Division of the Florida State Guard is seeking to procure two Internal Rescue Hoists (Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch Part No. 42305-5) for UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, specifically for search and rescue operations. This procurement is classified as a sole source acquisition, with Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch identified as the exclusive manufacturer of the required product. The hoists will be utilized for multiple critical operational functions including search and rescue, medical evacuation, personnel recovery, disaster response, and tactical operations. The contract opportunity was posted on February 14, 2025, with a response deadline of March 7, 2025, which meets the Florida Statutes' minimum 15-business-day posting requirement. The procurement will include the hoists themselves along with associated training for operational personnel. Key procurement stakeholders include John Conner (Purchasing Director), LTC. Terrence Gorman (Deputy of JAG), and Edward Bouza (Budget Officer), who have all approved the single-source procurement process.

This procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations or specific enterprise qualifications. The total estimated cost for the procurement is $727,374, covering the two Internal Rescue Hoists and associated training. The procurement is specific to Leon County and will be managed through the Department of Military Services. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the procurement represents a direct acquisition from the original equipment manufacturer. The hoists will be integrated into existing UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter infrastructure, suggesting compatibility with current operational equipment. The sole source justification is predicated on Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch being the exclusive manufacturer of the specific rescue hoist model required for the Florida State Guard's operational needs.