Law Enforcement Night Vision Binocular Kit with Mount System

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Florida Highway Patrol, is requesting bids on Law Enforcement Night Vision Binocular Kits with Mount Systems under ITB FLHSMV-032-27, with bids due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A 5% price preference applies to Florida-domiciled entities when the lowest bid is from an out-of-state vendor; out-of-state bidders must provide a written letter from a state-licensed attorney describing any in-state preferences applicable to the bidder's domicile.

The scope comprises helmet-mounted night vision binoculars with U.S.-made housing weighing 115 grams or less, Elbit or L3 Harris Generation 3 or 3+ image intensifier tubes with Figure of Merit of 2000 or greater, Carson or Noctis military-specification objective lenses, A4 Ultralight mounting systems, hard storage cases, and helmet counterweight systems. Bidders may propose specified products or approved equivalent alternatives. The Department estimates an initial requirement for approximately 35 units, with potential additional purchases on an as-needed basis. All products must be delivered within 60 calendar days of written request or purchase order issuance to the FHP facility in Orlando, with freight carriers required to have lift-gate capabilities and inside delivery required. The contractor must provide an original limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty covering defects in material, workmanship, and mechanical function, including all repair and replacement shipping at no charge, and a lifetime maintenance program for the complete binocular system.

The contract term is two years from execution or purchase order issuance, with an option to renew for up to an additional two years. Pricing must be submitted as fixed unit costs for both the initial and renewal terms, with all costs including shipping and delivery; the Department will not pay separate packing, freight, or shipping charges. Written inquiries are due October 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All bids are binding for 180 days following bid opening. The Department reserves the right to contract with multiple vendors.