Laser Eyewear Protection

The City of Austin Purchasing Office is requesting quotes on laser eyewear protection equipment for the Austin Police Department under IFQ 8700 JG1038, with quotes due June 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT. The solicitation was initially posted to certified HUBZone, M/WBE, and WBE vendors, with broader posting to follow if adequate quotes are not received.

The scope covers three types of laser eyewear protection across eight line items: StingerHawk Lazrbloc FT-2 & GI-19 2 Lens Kits (40 units), four NoIR Laser Eyewear protection models in varying quantities (2 to 40 units per SKU), and two Laservision USA models (10 and 40 units respectively). All pricing must be FOB Destination to Austin Police Main Headquarters at 715 East 8th Street, with freight included in item prices and all costs all-inclusive; offerors cannot charge separately for administrative fees, overhead, per diem, shipping, or transportation. The City of Austin is exempt from federal excise and state sales tax; tax must not be included in quoted prices.

Alternative products meeting or exceeding all specifications may be considered; offerors proposing alternatives must submit materials specifications, descriptive literature, and samples at their own expense for Austin Police Department evaluation and approval.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive offer meeting all minimum qualifications. The City reserves the right to award based on overall lowest cost or any combination deemed most advantageous, and may require references from the lowest offeror prior to award. Questions must be submitted to Jerome Guerrero (Jerome.Guerrero@austintexas.gov) by June 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT. Payment is due within thirty days of receipt of properly documented invoices upon delivery and satisfaction.