Jet Maintenance & Repairs

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting a statutorily mandated fifteen-business-day advertisement for a single-source procurement of jet maintenance and repair services under solicitation number FDLE-SS-2648, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026. The contract, valued at an estimated $1,500,000, is structured as a five-year firm-fixed-price agreement with Textron Aviation as the sole source provider, justified by the proprietary nature of Textron’s Pro Advantage, Pro Tech, and Pro Parts maintenance programs, the necessity to preserve manufacturer warranties, and the exclusive technical capabilities only the original equipment manufacturer can provide. All maintenance activities must comply with FAA Code of Federal Regulations 91.7 to ensure airworthiness and are performed to support the operational readiness of the Governor’s jet, a mission tied to FDLE’s statutory duties under Chapter 943, F.S. to protect the Governor and official residences. Performance is limited to Florida, with acceptance occurring at FDLE headquarters in Tallahassee, and no alternative vendors are permitted due to contractual and technical dependencies on Textron’s proprietary systems. No competitive evaluation, line-item breakdowns, packaging specifications, or formal inspection criteria beyond FAA regulations are required, and no options for renewal or extension are included. The procurement process omits standard FAR elements such as evaluation factors, representations and certifications from the vendor, detailed contract administration data, or mandatory labeling and bar-coding standards, reflecting its non-competitive nature under state statute. Submissions from potential respondents must be directed to the Central Purchasing contact at FDLE by the deadline and may be delivered electronically, by mail, or fax, though no formal proposal format is prescribed.