Aerial insertion vest K9 storm INC. Is the sole manufacturer and distributor of K9 storm vests, electronics, and related K9 equipment, including but not limited to the patrol SWAT vest, aerial insertion vest, SAR vest, intruder camera system, commander C

Doña Ana County, New Mexico is soliciting for an Aerial Insertion Vest and related K9 protective equipment under a sole-source procurement, with proposals due July 15, 2026. K9 Storm Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor of the specified equipment, and the procurement rests on exclusive manufacturing rights and patented designs unavailable from competing suppliers.

The scope includes the Aerial Insertion Vest, Patrol SWAT Vest, SAR Vest, Intruder Camera System, Commander Communication Module, and associated hardware such as harnesses, collars, leashes, and lines. The equipment incorporates proprietary features including a patented 28-point Precision-Fit Sizing Process, temperature-neutral vest design, integrated impalement protection, a load-bearing system rated to 2,500 pounds, positive buoyancy for water operations, and the Slide Lock Rail System for electronic device attachment. K9 Storm is the only manufacturer producing both protective vest systems and associated electronic equipment with full compatibility and operational integration.

The contract value is $19,216.00. The County determined that no alternative suppliers can provide equivalent integrated systems meeting the operational and safety requirements of its K9 unit, making competition impracticable. The justification for sole source procurement was approved by the Purchasing Department in accordance with NMSA 1978 Section 13-1-126. Any party wishing to protest the sole source award must submit a written protest to AdriAnne Granger, Procurement Administrator, within 15 days of the June 15, 2026 posting date. The County will post the procurement for 30 days prior to award.