Purchase & Delivery of Baggage Handling System Replacement Parts

The Lee County Port Authority is procuring replacement parts for the baggage handling system at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) through a sole-source contract awarded to SICK, Inc., the exclusive provider of proprietary hardware and software critical to system operation. This includes components such as bar code scanning, RFID reading, and baggage dimensioning systems, specifically the ALIS400, ALISVISION, ALISRFID, ALISDIM, and CLV691/Lector654/RFID models, which rely entirely on SICK’s SOPAS software and proprietary technical expertise. No alternative vendors can support these systems due to the locked-in nature of the technology, lack of authorized third-party access, and the necessity for seamless integration with existing infrastructure like RDT400 and SIM2000K. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 as a sole-source acquisition, supported by a written determination and vendor affidavit confirming technical exclusivity, with no competitive evaluation process applied. Performance is required at RSW in Fort Myers, Florida, where all components must be delivered, inspected, and accepted on-site to ensure uninterrupted baggage handling operations. The contract does not specify pricing, delivery schedules, FOB terms, or quantity details, leaving the total value undefined. Packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are not outlined, nor are MIL-STD specifications referenced, despite the criticality of the systems. Inspection and acceptance criteria are based solely on SICK’s proprietary standards, including SOPAS software verification and system compatibility, with no external standards like ASTM or FAA cited. The contracting officer’s representative, technical representative, and procurement officer roles are not formally designated, and no payment office, accounting codes, or invoicing instructions are provided. While the solicitation requires submission of a sole-source justification statement from SICK, Inc., no UEI, CAGE code, size status, or socioeconomic certifications were disclosed, consistent with the non-competitive nature of the award. A public notice period was completed prior to award, as required, and the contract was issued electronically on May 5, 2026, with responses due by May 27, 2026. The procurement hinges entirely on technological exclusivity rather than cost or competitive performance metrics.