Intent to Single Source for FN America Less Lethal Launchers

The City of Tampa Police Department (TPD) is pursuing a single-source procurement for 12 FN Smart Protector -303T less lethal projectile systems within Hillsborough County, Florida. The solicitation seeks a specialized less lethal launcher system featuring the unique FN VictoR -SP Camera, which captures, records, and analyzes intervention scenes with advanced safety mechanisms. A critical feature of the system prevents projectile discharge toward an individual's head by implementing a trigger lockout mechanism with audible danger feedback. The procurement is structured as an intent to single source, with a posted and due date of March 7, 2025, indicating an expedited acquisition process. Vendor requirements include being an authorized manufacturer's distributor or dealer capable of providing product quotes, warranty service, maintenance, and repairs. The solicitation emphasizes operational effectiveness, training consistency, logistical efficiency, and potential cost savings through a proposed trade-in program for existing launchers.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears open to authorized manufacturers, distributors, or dealers meeting the specified technical and service requirements. While no incumbent vendors are directly mentioned, the solicitation indicates a desire to standardize equipment across the Tampa Police Department. The document requires comprehensive vendor insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and worker's compensation. Although a precise award value is not specified, the procurement involves 12 less lethal launcher systems with integrated camera technology, suggesting a potentially significant investment. The trade-in program for existing launchers may provide a mechanism to offset acquisition costs, making the procurement financially strategic for the department. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities, service infrastructure, and compliance with the detailed insurance and operational requirements outlined in the solicitation.