Volatus Aerospace Drone

The state of Florida, through the Division of the Florida State Guard, is seeking to procure a drone platform to support UAS command and control. Specifically, the agency is pursuing a single-source acquisition of the Event 38 E455 drone from Volatus Aerospace USA Corp. The E455 platform offers long endurance and large payload capability, and is fully U.S. manufactured, making it compliant with relevant federal and state regulations. The estimated value of this single-source contract is $431,575.00, with a term from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The Division has determined that Volatus Aerospace is the sole licensed distributor of this platform in Florida, and it is not available through any other third-party vendors. This state and local contracting opportunity also involves the jurisdictions of Leon County and the City of Tallahassee.

The procurement does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Additionally, no specific details on award values or budget ranges are included in the available documentation.