Helicopter Camera System

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) issued an Invitation for Bid for the procurement of one helicopter-mounted turret camera system with a five-year service plan to replace the existing Wescam MX-10 mounted camera on TPWD helicopter N350PW. The deliverables include the mounted turret camera system, installation services, and eight hours of training for up to eight TPWD Aviation staff members, with acceptable products including the WESCAM MX-10 Series Gen 4 or TPWD-approved equivalent. Bidders must submit separate pricing for Line 1 (the mounted turret camera system) and Line 2 (the five-year service plan) to allow the State flexibility in award decisions. This solicitation is designated as a proprietary purchase under Section 2155.067, Texas Government Code, requiring 100% compatibility with existing systems on helicopter N350PW, and any deviation from specifications will result in bid rejection. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. CST on April 22, 2026, and must be submitted to Purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov or delivered to TPWD Purchasing and Contracting at 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Synthia De Hoyos, CTCD, at 512.389.4510 or purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov. The State 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 interest, and may reject any bid items at its sole discretion.

Preference may be claimed under Title 34 TAC Rule 20.38 for various categories including products offered by Texas bidders, veteran-owned businesses, and environmentally sensitive materials, with VetHUB (Veteran Heroes United in Business) preference requiring CPA certification. All bidders with a Texas address must certify qualification as a Texas bidder, and all respondents must certify compliance with Executive Order GA-48 regarding foreign adversary restrictions. The procurement requires integration with the existing Wescam MX-10 mounted camera system currently installed on helicopter N350PW, making compatibility with this incumbent system a critical technical requirement. The contract shall commence upon issuance and automatically expire upon the agreed-upon delivery date and final acceptance by TPWD. No specific budget range or award value was listed in the solicitation documents.