Maintenance, Testing and Inspection of Night Vision Goggles

The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner (California) is requesting competitive bids for maintenance, testing, and inspection services on night vision goggles under IFB #IFB-060-3019703-JG, with bids due June 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and questions due June 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. A 5% local-vendor preference applies to certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) vendors; an 8% preference is available for vendors certified as both.

The scope covers comprehensive maintenance, testing, and inspection services for L3 Harris ANVIS-9 M949 aviator goggles in both white phosphorus and green phosphorus variants, including routine and non-routine repairs, parts replacement, and replacement aviation-grade quick disconnect mounts and tubes. All repairs must be certified per Title 14 CFR 43.9 and inspected according to manufacturer specifications (ANV-126A manual). The contractor must complete repairs within seven business days of receipt. All equipment delivery, return shipping, and outbound freight are included in the contractor's pricing. Work is performed at the County's designated Sheriff-Coroner Department/Air Support location in Costa Mesa, California, during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time).

The contract is a firm fixed-fee arrangement with a three-year initial term, renewable for two additional one-year periods at mutual written agreement and subject to Board of Supervisors approval. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract term, with no profit increases permitted. Bids must be submitted electronically through the County's eProcurement Portal and include line-item pricing for routine inspection and service on both goggle models, hourly rates plus parts costs for repairs, and unit costs for replacement components. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. Performance and labor/material payment bonds are required. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder will be recommended for award. Bids remain valid for 365 days following the solicitation closing date.