Intent To Sole Source - Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicles Preventative Maintenance and Emergency Repairs

The Sanford Airport Authority has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the preventative maintenance and emergency repair services for Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles, under solicitation number 2026-018-SS. This contract is deemed available only from a sole source, exempting it from the usual competitive solicitation process in accordance with the authority’s Procurement Policy adopted on September 13, 2022. The procurement pertains specifically to the products and services listed in Attachment A of the notice, and no alternate products or services will be accepted. The authority will move forward with the purchase unless it receives a timely notice from any other company by the set response deadline of May 8, 2026, providing sufficient information that they can supply the same commodities or services. The contract is managed by the Sanford Airport Authority in Florida, with key contacts including Luangel Lowder, Procurement Analyst, and Roberta Stanton, Director of Procurement. Interested parties must submit any responses or challenges directly to Roberta Stanton via the provided email before the deadline. The scope of work involves maintaining and repairing ARFF vehicles to ensure operational readiness, critical for airport safety functions. This streamlined procurement approach underscores the specialized nature of the services and the airport’s reliance on a single qualified provider to maintain compliance and mission effectiveness.