Spirit All-Weather Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is issuing a single-source procurement for the acquisition of the Spirit All-Weather Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and associated accessories, including the vehicle, GPS/DDL module, batteries, chargers, sensor packages, transport cases, and training. FDOT has determined that Volatus Aerospace is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the Spirit UAV and required components, and is therefore pursuing this single-source procurement. Prospective vendors have until 5:00 PM EST on October 10, 2023 to provide information regarding their ability to supply the requested commodities. If no other qualified vendors are identified, FDOT will proceed with a single-source purchase contract with Volatus Aerospace. The total estimated cost for this procurement is $167,642, and it covers the state of Florida, specifically Leon County and the City of Tallahassee. FDOT is seeking to acquire the Spirit UAV and accessories to meet their enterprise-level unmanned aerial vehicle requirements, noting the system's modular, open-architecture design and ability to support dual payloads and quick-change mounts.

This single-source procurement does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no mention of an incumbent vendor or current contractor, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement document does not provide any additional pricing terms or funding details, but it does state that the total estimated cost for the acquisition is $167,642.