NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESIGNATE SOLE SOURCE OR SOLE BRAND The Division of Purchasing is publishing this notice pursuant to the Broward County Procurement Code section, 21.25, Sole Source/Only Reasonable Source. The Purchasing Division intends to award a contract without competition if it is determined to be in the best interest of the County. DETERMINATION OF OTHER INTERESTED VENDORS The intent of this notice is to determine if there are any other interested and qualified vendors that meet the specifications of this notice. Any such vendor must submit the following information: 1. The name of the interested party; and 2. A detailed explanation consisting of any or all documentation showing that there are other competing sources for the identified goods or services herein. Regardless of any prior communications with the Division of Purchasing, all vendors interested in responding to this notice must submit a response to this posting containing complete responses to all of the information requested above. Any questions regarding this notice may be obtained through the Division of Purchasing during this publication period. No action is required if you agree with this notice. If after the public notice period, the Division of Purchasing determines that there are other interested and qualified vendors that meet the specifications of this notice, the Division of Purchasing will not award a contract pursuant to this notice. If after the public notice no valid submission have been received, Broward County, or designee, may award a contract to the identified vendor without competition. Please read the entire form very carefully before responding to this notice. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS INTENDED TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE COMMODITY OR SERVICE SPECIFIED BELOW IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE FROM AN ONLY ONE SOURCE, ONLY REASONABLE SOURCE OR SOLE BRAND. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PRICING OR A COMMITMENT TO PURCHASE. THE DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING SHALL CONSIDER SUCH SUBMITTALS AND NOTIFY ALL SUBMITTING VENDORS OF THE DECISION WHETHER TO DESIGNATE A SOLE SOURCE, ONLY REASONABLE SOURCE OR SOLE BRAND, WHICH DECISION SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO OBJECTION, PROTEST OR APPEAL UNDER THE BROWARD COUNT PROCUREMENT CODE. The Broward County Aviation Department seeks Sole Source designation for Virtower Airport Operations Tracking Systems at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport (NPA). Virtower is the only system combining high-precision multilateration (MLAT) with continuous ADS-B/Transponder traffic validation and alarming. The Virtower Aviation Tracking Solution offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to the BCAD by enhancing safety, optimizing operations, improving resource allocation, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering collaboration, and embracing future-proof technology. Virtower equips FLL and NPA with the tools needed to achieve their initiatives and excel in its mission of ensuring safe and efficient air travel within Broward County airspace.
Background
The Broward County Aviation Department is seeking a Sole Source designation for the Virtower Airport Operations Tracking System at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport (NPA).
The Virtower system uniquely combines high-precision multilateration (MLAT) with continuous ADS-B/Transponder traffic validation and alarming. This enhances safety, optimizes operations, improves resource allocation, ensures regulatory compliance, fosters collaboration, and embraces future-proof technology.
This initiative aims to ensure safe and efficient air travel within Broward County airspace.
Work Details
The contract involves the provision of the Virtower Airport Operations Tracking System, which includes:
- High-precision multilateration (MLAT) capabilities.
- Continuous ADS-B/Transponder traffic validation and alarming features.
- A comprehensive suite of benefits aimed at enhancing safety and optimizing airport operations.
- Tools necessary for achieving the Broward County Aviation Department's initiatives.
Period of Performance
The specific period of performance is not detailed in the solicitation; however, it is implied that the implementation will be aligned with the operational needs of FLL and NPA.
Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport (NPA), both located in Broward County.
