299-20250627135352 Smith

Smith County, located in Mississippi, is pursuing a sole-source procurement for the Smith County Sheriff's Office to acquire TASER 10 Electronic Control Weapons (ECWs) and associated equipment from Axon Enterprise, Inc. The procurement involves comprehensive law enforcement technology, including hardware, software, training, and support services specifically tailored to the agency's operational needs. The procurement process requires public notice and will be posted on the Mississippi Procurement Portal for a mandatory 14-day period, with comments and objections accepted until 10:00 AM Central Time on July 21, 2025, at the Smith County Chancery Clerk's office. Axon Enterprise was selected as the sole source provider due to their proprietary technology, system integration capabilities, and comprehensive law enforcement training offerings. The county has already investigated alternative vendors like Phazzer Electronics and Wrap Technologies but determined these alternatives do not meet the required technical specifications, integration capabilities, or offer comparable Electronic Control Weapons.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be open to standard vendor participation, with Axon Enterprise being the recommended sole-source provider. The potential contract includes multiple TASER weapon models (TASER 10, TASER 7, TASER 7 CQ, X2, and X26P), along with associated Officer Safety Plan packages that integrate body cameras, evidence management systems, and digital technology services. While a specific award value was not disclosed, the documentation indicates pricing will be consistent with current GSA and NASPO contract rates, and Axon offers flexible payment structures including 5-year installment plans and annual fee options. The existing technological infrastructure will require integration with Axon's comprehensive digital ecosystem, which includes services like Axon Evidence, Axon Records, Axon Standards, and Axon Respond.