Comtac headsets and PTT adapter

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for communications equipment procurement, specifically targeting ten Comtac V Headsets in OD Green with 5C downlead and ten Invictus PTT wired adapters compatible with Motorola APX series radios. The solicitation, issued on September 4, 2020, covers headsets with single and dual communication compatibility, gel cups, ambidextrous high-noise boom microphone, helmet rail mounts, and over-the-head transition band. The submission deadline is September 22, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., with vendor questions due by September 16, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on total price for all items, with unit prices governing the final determination. All deliveries must be made within 30 days of the purchase order to 3950 Faber Place Drive, Suite 200, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, and all items must be new.

The solicitation includes specific vendor requirements, including mandatory registration as a South Carolina vendor and submission of signed Cover Page and Page Two documents. Vendor preferences are available for businesses maintaining an in-state office with specific staffing and inventory requirements, or for manufacturers headquartered in South Carolina with an annual payroll exceeding one million dollars. Pricing must be presented in English and U.S. dollars, excluding sales or use taxes, and the contract will be subject to fixed pricing throughout its duration. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience or due to fund unavailability. Contractors must accept payment via South Carolina Purchasing Card without additional charges and comply with all applicable South Carolina and federal procurement regulations, ethics requirements, and equal opportunity provisions. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves specialized communication equipment for law enforcement use.