Intent to Sole Source - Airfield Vehicle Movement Area Transponders (VMATs) - FAA Approved

The Sanford Airport Authority (SAA) is seeking a sole‑source procurement of uAvionix VTU‑20 Vehicle Movement Area Transponders (VMATs) to equip airport ground vehicles and satisfy FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220‑26 (Change 3). The agency has determined that the VTU‑20 is the only FAA‑qualified, currently produced model, making competitive bidding impractical. The purchase will support the Surface Awareness Initiative and ensure compliance with ADS‑B surface surveillance requirements. • Procurement is non‑competitive and must be awarded to uAvionix. • Equipment: uAvionix VTU‑20 VMAT units (aircraft‑grade ADS‑B transponders for ground vehicles). • Purpose: Meet FAA regulatory requirements for surface surveillance at Sanford Orlando International Airport (SFB). • Justification: Other qualified models are discontinued or unavailable; no alternative manufacturers meet FAA qualification. • Contact: Roberta Stanton, Director of Procurement ([email protected], (407) 267‑5782). • Location: Sanford, Florida (SFB airport). • No explicit quantity, schedule, or budget disclosed; submission deadline not stated.