Extra Duty PowerPusher Sprockets

The City of Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, is conducting a sole source procurement through the Procurement and Contracts Division for the Orlando Police Department. The specific procurement involves purchasing extra-duty PowerPusher sprockets, specifically part number 303-053, measuring 41B9F x 5/8". The solicitation, identified as S24-0400, is seeking to acquire these specialized sprockets directly from Nu Star, which has been identified as the exclusive source for this product. The procurement notice was issued on May 9, 2024, with a response deadline of May 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). The procurement process allows for a seven-calendar-day period during which alternative suppliers can submit product information, qualifications, and capabilities to demonstrate their ability to provide equivalent products. Potential vendors must communicate their capabilities via email to Tracie Brown, Purchasing Agent II, at tracie.brown@orlando.gov.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The vendor letter from PowerPusher, a division of TC Nu-Star, Inc., confirms that they are the sole manufacturer of the Automotive Power Pusher and that no other company produces this specific product. While no specific award value or budget range is detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be for a targeted, specific equipment purchase for the Orlando Police Department. The sole source procurement process provides an opportunity for alternative vendors to demonstrate comparable capabilities, though Nu Star is currently positioned as the preferred vendor. The procurement is focused on a very specific technical component, suggesting a narrow and specialized acquisition with potentially limited competitive opportunities.