S24-0429_Vendor_Letter.pdf

This document is a vendor letter from 836 Technologies to the Orlando Police Department dated April 15, 2024, regarding a Tactical Video Phone System and CINT Commander II for a sole source procurement opportunity. The letter details a specialized communication system designed exclusively for military, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, with a specific focus on crisis situation management. The system includes a 836 Tactical Video Phone with high-resolution color video capabilities, a covert microphone, integrated digital speakerphone, and a custom data cable enabling simultaneous transmission of five camera feeds over one mile. The contract opportunity is identified as Sole Source Number S24-0429, with a response due date of Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (ET) for the Orlando, Florida jurisdiction.

The product is positioned as a unique communication solution for critical incident management, with proprietary software that allows communication and negotiation tracking across landline, cell phone, and tactical phone networks. The system interfaces with up to 50 computers and provides live audio, video, and file updates. 836 Technologies emphasizes that this is the only system of its kind designed specifically for crisis situations, and purchases can only be made through their company. The vendor is requesting sole source product notification from the CINT Commander II and the Orlando Police Department, with the intention of maintaining exclusive control over the product's distribution to law enforcement agencies.