Volatus Aerospace Drone and C2 Apparatus

The Division of the Florida State Guard is seeking to procure an enterprise-grade coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and associated accessories and components as a single-source purchase from Volatus Aerospace USA Corp. The procurement, with a total estimated value of $798,782.00, is for the Volatus Aerospace Spirit All-Weather UAV and related equipment, which the Division has determined are necessary and unique to its requirements. The contract term is from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Prospective vendors are invited to provide information regarding their ability to supply the required commodities or services, and the agency will consider any responses received before making a final determination on the single-source purchase.

The Division has justified the single-source acquisition, stating that Volatus Aerospace is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the required drone and command and control system, and they are not available through any other third-party vendor. The procurement has been approved by the relevant state agency officials. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The posted budget range for the procurement is $798,782.00.