Helicopter Camera System

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 802-26-72212 for the procurement of a helicopter-mounted turret camera system to replace the existing Wescam MX-10 mounted on TPWD helicopter N350PW. The procurement requires one (1) helicopter-mounted turret camera system specified as a Wescam MX-10 Series Gen 4 or TPWD-approved equivalent, along with a five-year comprehensive service plan. Key deliverables include the camera system installation and eight (8) hours of training for up to eight (8) TPWD Aviation staff members. This is designated as a proprietary purchase under Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code, requiring 100% compatibility with existing infrastructure, and any deviations from specifications will result in bid rejection. Bidders must submit pricing for both the mounted turret camera system (Line Item 1) and the five-year service plan (Line Item 2) as unit prices and extension amounts. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. CST on March 10, 2026, submitted electronically to Purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov or mailed to TPWD Purchasing and Contracting at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744. TPWD reserves the right to award based on low line-item bid, low total of line items, or any other combination serving the State's best interests, and may reject any bid items at its sole discretion.

This procurement includes several bidder preference opportunities under Texas law. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) certified by the Certification Program for Advancement (CPA) are given preference consideration. Additional Texas bidder preferences are available under Title 34 TAC Rule 20.38, including preferences for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, Texas-produced goods, and USA-produced supplies and materials. The existing infrastructure requiring integration is the current Wescam MX-10 camera system mounted on helicopter N350PW, and the replacement system must maintain full compatibility with this platform. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation documents. The contract shall commence upon issuance and automatically expire upon the agreed-upon delivery date and final acceptance by TPWD. Respondents must acknowledge receipt of Addendum 01 (issued March 5, 2026) and return a signed copy with their bid submission. For additional information, bidders should contact Synthia de Hoyos, CTCD, at 512.389.4510 or purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov.