Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Accessories

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and related accessories through this Invitation to Bid (ITB) process. FWC intends to purchase up to ten SIRAS UAS units, with the option to purchase additional units based on available funding. The awarded vendor must have a retail location or office in Florida where the UAS can be picked up, and the UAS and accessories must be available for pickup within 60 days of the purchase order issuance. The vendor must also provide inspection, battery initialization, and any firmware updates prior to pickup. The bid is due by October 4, 2023, and the anticipated award date is October 9, 2023. Evaluation criteria include the vendor's ability to provide documentation certifying that the UAS and critical components are not from "Foreign Countries of Concern" and the implementation of cybersecurity best practices for data encryption and storage. Vendors must also comply with all applicable data privacy laws and regulations.

The contract will be effective upon issuance of the purchase order and end on June 30, 2024, with the possibility of extension upon justification by the contractor. Pricing will be evaluated based on the total cost for the UAS system and related accessories. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the ITB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The budget range for this procurement is not specified.