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This is an Addendum of Solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Procurement and Contract Services for Solicitation No. 405-26R0012888 regarding the procurement of helmet-mounted binocular night vision devices (BNVD). The addendum, effective May 1, 2026, clarifies that DPS is requesting the L3Harris PVS-31A or an equivalent product that meets or exceeds the specifications outlined in Solicitation Section C.2.1. The procurement involves five units of helmet-mounted BNVD with white phosphor technology, tan Wilcox G24 Flip Mounts, battery packs, and cables to support border operations. Offers must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM Central Time on May 6, 2026, with an anticipated contract award date of May 13, 2026. The contract term commences upon execution and expires one year thereafter, with DPS retaining an option to extend performance for an additional six-month period. Delivery is required to DPS Headquarters at 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752.

Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this addendum prior to bid submission through one of three methods: completing the addendum form and returning three copies, acknowledging receipt on each copy of the offer, or submitting a separate letter or email referencing the solicitation and addendum numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt may result in rejection of the offer. Bidders must provide evidence of financial resources and ability to perform, including audited financial statements for the past two years, Dun & Bradstreet reports with viability scores, or detailed financial stability statements with supporting documentation. Pricing must be submitted on the mandatory pricing schedule with all costs, fees, licenses, and delivery expenses included as complete compensation. DPS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor informalities, accept other than the lowest-priced bid, and negotiate with single qualified bidders. No specific set-aside designations are established, though bidders may qualify for state preference consideration if they are HUB-certified, Texas-based, service-disabled veterans, or meet other applicable state preference qualifications.