Purchase of Rapid Assault Tools All-In-One Breaching Door Gen 2, Wheel Kit, Training Door, and Accessories.

The Orlando Police Department is conducting a sole source procurement (S24-0317) for specialized law enforcement breaching equipment from Granite Mountain Industries, specifically seeking the Rapid Assault Tools Gen 2 Package (TD8040-FS-2). The procurement includes an All-In-One Breaching Door Gen 2, a Wheel Kit (HRP1-BAT-4), and a GSG Operation Breaching Solutions Course for the department's SWAT team. The detailed requirements encompass specialized hydraulic breaching equipment designed to enable tactical entry with low audible distractions and enhanced operational mobility. The solicitation is open for seven calendar days, with a firm response deadline of April 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). Potential alternative suppliers are invited to submit product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities to the Purchasing Agent, Tracie Brown, via email (tracie.brown@orlando.gov). The procurement process allows for potential vendors to challenge the sole source designation by demonstrating equivalent product capabilities within the specified timeframe.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted regarding vendor type, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The total package cost is $42,136.80, to be funded through the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF), specifically the 1167_G Fund. The training component is a closed enrollment course limited to 10 students, priced at $4,500.00 and designed for special response officers. The equipment will be sourced directly from Rapid Assault Tools, a specialized manufacturer located in South Portland, Maine, with unique copyright privileges for their breaching technology. The procurement complies with Florida Statute 932.7055 and follows the USDOJ Guide to Equitable Sharing for Law Enforcement Agencies. Key integration requirements include compatibility with existing SWAT team operational protocols and the ability to perform various breaching techniques across mechanical, ballistic, electro-hydraulic, and pneumatic methodologies.