D-Fend Solutions EnforceAir2 Bundles

The Georgia Department of Public Safety issued a sole-brand Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the procurement of two D-Fend Solutions EnforceAir2 Complete Bundles with associated training services, with solicitation number 46600-DPS0000432. The solicitation closed on March 12, 2026, with equipment delivery required by May 29, 2026, to DPS SWAT located at 959 United Ave SE, Building 5, Atlanta, Georgia. The procurement required all-inclusive pricing covering delivery, shipping, fuel surcharges, and insurance with no additional charges permitted. Mandatory qualifications included registration with the Georgia Department of Revenue with current tax payments, registration with the Georgia Secretary of State Office, liability insurance as specified in the RFQ instruction document, and completion of immigration and security clearances for training personnel. The evaluation process consisted of three phases: administrative review to verify timely submission and mandatory requirements; technical evaluation confirming business registration and product equivalency; and cost analysis to determine the lowest responsive bid. No performance bonds were required for this procurement, though contractors were permitted to submit early payment discounts as separate documentation.

Safeware Inc was awarded the contract as the apparent successful offeror with a fixed contract amount of $1,303,465.29, significantly underbidding the unsuccessful offeror Axon Enterprise Inc, which submitted a bid of $2,155,476.88. The procurement did not contain specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though Georgia Enterprises for Products and Services (GEPS) price preferences of eight percent and reciprocal preference considerations were available to Georgia-based small businesses with price match options. The Anti-Boycott of Israel Certification requirement was marked as not applicable to this solicitation. Vendors were required to complete final verification steps prior to award notification, including confirmation of non-suspended or debarred status on state and federal lists and eVerify compliance, with sales and use tax clearance mandated due to the contract exceeding $100,000. Any protests regarding the award determination must be submitted electronically to doas.protests@doas.ga.gov in accordance with Georgia Procurement Manual guidelines, with Kaycee Larson (klarson@gsp.net) serving as the issuing officer.