Verification of Lawful Status (VLS)

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is issuing a notice of intent to enter into a single-source purchase with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) for access to the Verification of Lawful Status (VLS) System. The VLS system provides an interface to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, which is necessary for FLHSMV to verify the lawful status of driver's license and identification card applicants, as required for the issuance of REAL ID-compliant credentials. The contract term is three years, from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027, with an estimated dollar amount of $1,500,000. AAMVA is identified as the sole authorized provider of the VLS system, which FLHSMV has determined is necessary for the agency to comply with REAL ID verification requirements.

This procurement is being conducted as a single-source acquisition due to the unique and essential nature of the VLS service provided by AAMVA. As the only authorized network provider of the VLS system, AAMVA is the sole source for the required services. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors have been listed. The procurement does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The estimated dollar amount for this contract is $1,500,000.