Helmet Mounted BNVD

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of five helmet-mounted binocular night vision devices (BNVD) with white phosphor technology to support border operations. The specification requires a minimum Figure of Merit (FOM) of 2376, unfilmed tubes, and tan Wilcox G24 Flip Mounts, including battery packs and cables, with the reference product being the L3Harris PVS-31A; equivalent products meeting or exceeding these specifications are acceptable. Bidders must submit electronic responses by 5:00 PM Central Time on May 6, 2026, to either DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or through the DPS Online Bid Room portal, with an anticipated contract award date of May 13, 2026. The contract term commences upon execution and expires one year thereafter, with DPS retaining an option to extend performance for an additional six-month period for re-advertising, award transition, or contracting purposes. Delivery is required to DPS Headquarters at 5805 N. Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752. Bidders must provide evidence of financial resources and ability to perform, including audited financial statements for the past two years, a Dun & Bradstreet report with viability scores, or a detailed financial stability statement with supporting documentation, and must submit completed Direct Deposit Authorization Forms (74-176), Application for Texas Identification Number (AP-152), and W-9 forms with their responses. Pricing must be submitted on the mandatory pricing schedule with all costs, fees, licenses, and delivery expenses included as complete compensation, with DPS guaranteeing no minimum compensation and making no payments until the Contract Monitor approves the commodities for acceptance.

The solicitation does not establish specific set-aside designations; however, bidders may qualify for state preference consideration if they are Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certified, Texas bidders, service-disabled veterans, or meet other applicable state preference qualifications, as disclosed on the Information and Certifications Form. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. Contractors must comply with extensive regulatory requirements including Drug-Free Workplace Act provisions, E-Verify system utilization, Texas Buy Texas procurement preferences, non-discrimination standards, antitrust affirmation, felony conviction disclosures, and security requirements under the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy. DPS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor informalities, accept other than the lowest-priced bid, negotiate with single qualified bidders, and conduct reference checks regarding past performance. The procurement documents do not specify an award value or budget range for the five units of helmet-mounted night vision devices. Submission of responses through the optional DPS Online Bid Room electronic system is available but not required, and bidders must allow sufficient time for the two-step registration process to meet the May 6, 2026, response deadline.