DS_PO_Updated.pdf

This document is a procurement file for the Orlando Police Department involving a sole source purchase of Sig Sauer P365 9MM handguns for their Undercover Unit. The procurement involves purchasing 20 firearms (item W365X-9-BXR3P) from Dana Safety Supply Inc., with a total cost of $9,165.20. The purchase is being processed through the Federal Asset Sharing Trust (FAST) Funds, specifically for a backup weapon system for the newly created Undercover Unit. The sole source procurement is scheduled for submission by Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (ET), with potential suppliers invited to submit alternative product information or qualifications to the purchasing agent.

The funding for this procurement is coming from the Federal Asset Sharing Trust (FAST) Funds, with an approved financial statement showing available funds in multiple accounts. The purchase was recommended through an internal endorsement process involving various levels of police department leadership, including the Bureau Making Request, Police Planning Manager, Police Legal Advisor, Police Fiscal Manager, and the Chief of Police. The procurement documentation includes a sole source authorization letter from Sig Sauer, Inc. dated December 8, 2023, confirming Dana Safety Supply as the sole contracted Law Enforcement distributor for Florida. The weapons will be used to issue concealable firearms to Undercover Unit members, with additional working spares for maintenance and operational readiness.