Advanced Telemetry Systems Incorporated (ATS)

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking to identify a qualified vendor capable of providing specialized aerial camera systems and related services, with the understanding that these commodities are believed to be available from a single source. The solicitation, titled "Advanced Telemetry Systems Incorporated (ATS)," is not a call for bids or proposals but rather a request for written information from potential vendors to demonstrate their ability to supply the required products or services. Interested vendors must submit their responses by October 25, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The contract, with an estimated value ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, will be awarded to a vendor that can fully perform the contractual obligations, demonstrating integrity and compliance with applicable laws, including Chapter 287 of Florida Statutes. The context of this procurement involves a prior single-source purchase related to Teledyne FLIR STAR Safire aerial camera systems, which are critical for FWC’s law enforcement and safety operations. The previous purchase, documented under PUR 7776, was justified on the basis that Teledyne FLIR Defense, Inc. is the sole manufacturer, distributor, and service provider for these systems in the United States. The scope included extended warranties and maintenance agreements covering systems in operation for both less than and more than five years, with a total estimated value of approximately $750,000. This procurement emphasizes the importance of reliable, manufacturer-approved systems to support the agency’s operational needs and underscores the intent to secure a vendor capable of providing similar or related services in the future. The entire process is overseen by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, with primary contact being John Nordmeyer.