Orlando Police Department Covert Equipment

The City of Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, is conducting a sole source procurement for the Orlando Police Department's covert electronic surveillance equipment through solicitation S23-0417. The procurement specifically seeks specialized electronic surveillance products, including VCS recorder models and accessories such as HAWK, Sparrow, and Condor systems. Saul Mineroff Electronics (SME) has been identified as the exclusive source for these mission-critical electronic surveillance technologies, with a focus on proprietary hardware designed exclusively for Federal, Military, State, and Local law enforcement agencies. The solicitation was issued on May 26, 2023, with responses due by June 2, 2023, at 5:00 pm, providing a seven-calendar-day window for potential alternative suppliers to submit competing product information, qualifications, and capabilities. Interested vendors must contact Purchasing Agent Lindsey Hladik via email at lindsey.hladik@orlando.gov or by phone at (407) 246-2332, with only electronic responses being accepted through the City of Orlando's electronic bidding system.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, though the highly specialized nature of the equipment limits potential competitors. SME positions itself as the sole manufacturer and distributor of these proprietary electronic surveillance products, with a 50-year history of developing mission-critical equipment. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement focuses on specialized technological equipment for law enforcement surveillance purposes. The vendor questionnaire allows alternative suppliers to demonstrate their capability of providing similar products, with SME emphasizing its state-of-the-art technology, comprehensive warranty, and extensive audio/video concealment options. The sole source justification highlights SME's unique position in the market, offering backward-compatible software and a large selection of specialized surveillance equipment tailored to law enforcement agencies' specific technological needs.