Aviation TRAKKA Beam TLX Searchlight

The State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of a TrakkaBeam TLX searchlight and associated equipment for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) Aviation Unit. The purpose of this procurement is to provide the NCSHP with an immediate, statewide helicopter response capability during critical occurrences and emergency situations, including general airborne and logistical support for law enforcement activities, disaster responses, and search and rescue operations. The IFB solicits bids for one TLX searchlight/gimbal assembly, one power conditioning interface unit, one TLX grip hand controller, and associated cables. Bids are due on August 16, 2024, and the contract will have an initial term of one year. The IFB provides detailed specifications for the required equipment and outlines the pricing, delivery, warranty, and other requirements.

Vendors must be North Carolina-registered, and the State may consider factors such as the vendor's financial stability, use of HUB-certified subcontractors, and past performance when evaluating bids. The State reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards, and to waive any minor informalities or technicalities in the bids received. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed.