Paratech Sole Source Procurement Memo Summary

This is a sole source procurement memorandum from the City of Orlando, Florida, through the Orlando Fire Department, for specialized ParaTech rescue and rigging equipment. The procurement (S26-0313) encompasses ten distinct product line items, including a Bipod Conversion Kit 14CF1, Clutch 13 MM 12CE10, 12.5MM WorkPro Orange 300' synthetic rope, CMI Med Stainless Steel Rigging Pulley RP105, XL Steel Locking Alloy Screw-Lock, ALB Basic Control Kit 14GC4, Multiforce G3 Compact unit, and two rescue frames (180 KPI-1 ALB and 180 KPI-5 ALB) with varying specifications. The solicitation was posted on March 4, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The notice remains active for seven calendar days to allow competing suppliers to submit product information, statements of qualifications, and capability documentation exclusively by email to Tracie Brown, Purchasing Agent II, at tracie.brown@orlando.gov.

Team Equipment has been identified as the exclusive source and current incumbent vendor for these ParaTech products; however, the procurement does not restrict participation based on organizational type or status. Any qualified supplier capable of providing equivalent products or services is invited to challenge the sole source designation during the seven-day posting period. The procurement documentation does not disclose specific contract award values, budget ranges, pricing information, contract terms, or renewal options. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or small business preferences are indicated in the available documentation.