Infrared Illuminators

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is conducting a competitive procurement for weapon-mounted infrared illuminators through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. AW235475, seeking to purchase 18 specific infrared illuminator devices. The procurement specifically requires 14 units of BEM-MAWL-DA DA Black ANO, RPC, EC2 and 4 units of BEM-KIJ1-03 KIJI K1 3 DEG KIT in black. No product substitutions will be accepted, as WSP staff is already trained on these exact units. The solicitation was posted on November 21, 2024, with key deadlines including December 9, 2024 for submitting questions, and January 8, 2025 for bid submission. Bid evaluation will include a pass/fail system for mandatory requirements and scoring for both mandatory and desirable scored criteria. The contract period will span up to 60 months, with potential inflation-based price adjustments for future purchases. Pricing is estimated to be less than $150,000, with historical annual sales around $55,000 for similar goods.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference provisions favoring diverse businesses, with voluntary participation goals of 6.6% for Minority-Owned Businesses and 1.47% for Veteran-Owned Businesses. Bidders can receive preference points for being a Washington Small Business (10 points), a Certified Veteran-Owned Business (10 points), complying with Executive Order 18-03 (5 points), and offering PCB-free products and packaging (5 points). The solicitation requires vendors to complete a Diverse Business Inclusion Plan if using subcontractors and mandates various certifications regarding business registration, wage laws, and civil rights compliance. Insurance requirements are substantial, including $2 million in general aggregate liability coverage and $1 million per occurrence for commercial general liability. Prospective bidders must be registered with the Washington Department of Revenue, provide two commercial or government references, and demonstrate capability to supply the specific infrared illuminator models without deviation.