1-26SS-108 Sole Source Notice.pdf

This is a Sole Source Notice issued by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners, Procurement Services division in Ocala, Florida, dated July 6-13, 2026. The notice announces Marion County's intention to procure a Stalker 2X Motorcycle Radar System for the Marion County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit to equip a 2010 motorcycle. The procurement will utilize the sole source method, with Applied Concepts, Inc. identified as the sole provider of this specialized equipment. The notice was posted for a minimum of seven days in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3) and the Marion County Procurement Manual. Any firm believing it has the capability to supply the requested equipment is encouraged to contact Carrisa Crawford at carrisa.crawford@marionfl.org for future purchase review consideration.

The sole source designation is justified based on compatibility requirements with existing products and the proprietary nature of the Stalker 2X system. Applied Concepts, Inc. holds exclusive manufacturing rights to this radar system, which features proprietary direction-sensing radar technology and capabilities not available from alternative vendors. No pricing information, contract term details, or renewal options are specified in the notice. Contact information for inquiries is provided through the Marion County Procurement Services office at 352-671-8444, with primary contact through Carrisa Crawford's email.