Paravion Side-Fuselage Camera Mount for Cessna 182

The State of Colorado, on behalf of Denver County and Denver City, is procuring a Paravion Side-Fuselage Camera Mount system specifically designed for a Cessna 182 aircraft. This sole source procurement was posted on April 29, 2019, with a due date of May 3, 2019, providing a compressed four-day response window for interested vendors. The procurement seeks to acquire specialized aviation equipment that will serve photography or surveillance purposes for state aircraft operations. The Paravion system has been determined to be the only available product capable of meeting the state's unique technical requirements and operational specifications for camera mount installation on the Cessna 182 platform. The sole source justification document establishes that the equipment's specialized design characteristics and unique compatibility with the Cessna 182 aircraft cannot be replicated by alternative manufacturers. Key deliverables include the side-fuselage camera mount system with all necessary integration components to ensure proper installation and operational performance on the designated aircraft.

The procurement documentation indicates this is a sole source acquisition, meaning competition is restricted to the single identified vendor—Paravion—based on the determination that no competitive alternatives exist. The available documentation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or other targeted contractor categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the posted materials. The integration requirement centers on compatibility with existing Cessna 182 aircraft infrastructure and systems operated by the State of Colorado. Specific pricing, contract value, budget range, and delivery timeline information are not disclosed in the available documentation; however, the compressed four-day response period suggests an urgent operational need for the equipment.