Unmanned Aerial System

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is pursuing a single-source procurement for the Florida Highway Patrol's Special Response Team (SRT), specifically seeking to acquire six BRINC Lemur 2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The procurement is authorized under Section 934.50, Florida Statutes, and is designed to replace existing drone technology with specialized tactical UAVs. These drones offer unique capabilities including indoor flight, two-way communication, search and rescue functionality in confined spaces, non-lethal de-escalation techniques, and advanced evidence collection capabilities. The procurement is specifically targeted for Leon County and will involve direct purchase from BRINC Drones, Inc. of Seattle, Washington. The solicitation was posted on April 8, 2025, with a final receipt date for information set for April 29, 2025, and the contract term is established for one year. The procurement process requires vendors to demonstrate that they can meet the precise technical specifications required by the FHP Special Response Team.

The procurement appears to be a sole-source acquisition, which means traditional competitive bidding restrictions do not apply in this instance. BRINC Drones, Inc. is identified as the exclusive manufacturer and provider, with no alternative vendors permitted for this specific procurement. The estimated contract value is $150,000.00, covering the purchase of six UAV units. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is justified by BRINC being the only known manufacturer with UAVs meeting the FHP Special Response Team's specific operational requirements, and the company does not utilize third-party vendors for product sales. The UAVs will be integrated directly into the Florida Highway Patrol's existing technological infrastructure, specifically supporting the Special Response Team's tactical operations and emergency response capabilities.