FA0 FY 2012 Long-Range Communications Devices RQ763155

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of the District of Columbia is seeking a contractor to procure a Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) 100X Battery Powered/Portable Hailing System through a competitive procurement process. The primary objective of this contract is to acquire a specialized communication device capable of delivering clear messages in challenging acoustic environments, specifically designed to overcome background noise from vehicles, sirens, and large crowds. The procurement targets a specific technical solution that ensures optimal communication clarity in complex urban settings where standard communication methods may be ineffective. The solicitation was posted on February 15, 2012, with a remarkably short response window, closing on February 17, 2012 - indicating an urgent operational need for this communication technology. The LRAD system is expected to enhance the MPD's ability to communicate critical instructions during public safety and crowd management scenarios, with a focus on ensuring message comprehension under difficult acoustic conditions.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard competitive bid for a specialized law enforcement communication technology. The contract opportunity does not specify minority or disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, suggesting a potentially open competitive process. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the available information. The procurement appears to be a direct equipment acquisition rather than a long-term service contract, which implies a potential one-time purchase or limited-term equipment procurement. Although no specific budget range is provided, the specialized nature of the LRAD 100X Battery Powered/Portable Hailing System suggests a potentially significant investment in advanced communication technology for public safety purposes. The brevity of the posting and short response timeline further indicates this may be a time-sensitive, mission-critical procurement for the Metropolitan Police Department.