Advanced Telemetry Systems Incorporated (ATS)

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) intends to award a single source contract to Advanced Telemetry Systems Incorporated (ATS) under solicitation number AD-10740, posted on October 25, 2024. This decision is based on the agency’s determination that ATS possesses the unique capability to fully perform the contract requirements, ensuring reliability and integrity in their service delivery. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000 and involves the procurement of specialized telemetry systems or services, although specific technical details are not provided. The primary point of contact for this procurement is John Nordmeyer, reachable via email or phone. This action is a public notice of the agency’s decision to bypass competitive bidding under Florida Statutes section 287.057, emphasizing that this is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. The notice underscores that the vendor must warrant their capacity to perform responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. It also highlights that any protests against this decision must be filed within 72 hours, as stipulated by Florida law, to be considered. Supporting documentation references a related notice from the Executive Office of the Governor regarding a separate single source procurement for LiveU streaming equipment, which underscores the agency’s approach to acquiring specialized, non-competitive services or products that are deemed unique in capability.