Purchase of Bobber Extreme Hostage Shields

The City of Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, is conducting a sole source procurement for the Orlando Police Department to purchase twenty (20) Bobber Extreme Hostage Shields from Action Target Inc. The procurement is identified by Sole Source Number S26-0067 and was posted on October 16, 2025, with a response deadline of October 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The specific procurement involves specialized law enforcement equipment designed to provide tactical protection during high-risk scenarios. Action Target Inc. has been identified as the exclusive source for these hostage shields, with the company emphasizing their unique manufacturing status and federal GSA contract (GS-07F-0482Y). The procurement process allows for alternative suppliers to submit product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities to Tracie Brown, Purchasing Agent II, via email at tracie.brown@orlando.gov within the seven-calendar-day notification period. Potential vendors must demonstrate they can provide equivalent products or services matching the specifications of the Bobber Extreme Hostage Shields.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Action Target Inc. has positioned itself as the original and exclusive manufacturer of the equipment, with unique patent protections and comprehensive police and military training equipment offerings. The total procurement value is $13,155.06, which includes $11,839.80 for the shields and $1,315.26 for shipping, with payment terms specified as credit card and the quote valid for 30 days. The vendor emphasizes that any repairs or parts not provided directly by Action Target will void existing warranties, which may limit alternative supplier participation. The quote includes detailed maintenance and service terms, with specific exclusions for lead remediation, structural modifications, and site preparation. The procurement is tax-exempt and includes a non-solicitation clause preventing direct recruitment of Action Target's employees and a confidentiality provision protecting the company's proprietary information.