Darkfighter K9 helmet & accessories, camera/camera system & accessories and K9 APP

Eddy County Board of Commissioners is pursuing a sole-source procurement of DarkFighter K9 helmet and accessories, DarkFighter K9 cameras and accessories, DarkMesh K9 camera system and accessories, scent tower, scent vault, and K9 app, with proposals due August 19, 2026. The procurement is justified on proprietary grounds — these products are designed, manufactured, and supplied exclusively by Dark Systems, incorporating exclusive mechanical designs, specialized electronics, and software protected by proprietary intellectual property with no commercially available alternatives offering equivalent capabilities or interoperability.

The total procurement amount is $20,960 for a one-time purchase. The sole-source justification has been submitted to and determined compliant with NMSA 1978 Section 13-1-126 by the Purchasing Department. A 30-day posting period precedes award, during which any party may file a written protest with the Eddy County Procurement Administrator within 15 days of the posting date (July 19, 2026). Chief Procurement Officer approval is required prior to final award following the 30-day posting window.