Opportunity
Broward County Bonfire #TRN2131996F1
RFI: Sole Source Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle for Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
Posted
October 01, 2023
Respond By
April 07, 2026
Identifier
TRN2131996F1
NAICS
336390
This opportunity concerns the planned procurement of a specialized Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle for Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport Fire Station. - Government Buyer: - Broward County Aviation Department - OEM Highlight: - Rosenbauer America, LLC (via Rosenbauer Minnesota, LLC) identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor of the Panther ARFF vehicle - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) new, unused Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 ARFF vehicle with High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) - Vehicle must comply with: - FAA Advisory Circulars AC 150/5220-10 and AC 150/5210-14 - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 414 standards - 14 CFR Part 139 ARFF operational requirements - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vehicle must be delivered new and unused - Compliance with all current federal aviation and fire safety standards is mandatory - RFI seeks to confirm if any other vendors can provide a comparable vehicle or service, or if Rosenbauer is the only source - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport Fire Station - Only OEM explicitly mentioned: Rosenbauer America, LLC
Description
Broward County Aviation Department seeks information regarding the procurement of one new, unused Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle equipped with High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) for the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport Fire Station. This RFI serves as a notice of intent to designate a sole source supplier, Rosenbauer America, LLC, and aims to determine if comparable commodities or services are available from other providers. The vehicle must comply with FAA and NFPA standards relevant to ARFF vehicles. Vendors are invited to submit information to contest the sole source designation or demonstrate their capability to meet the County's requirements.