Purchase of SIG Sauer SIGMPX 9MM and Accessories

The City of Orlando's Procurement and Contracts Division is conducting a sole source procurement (Solicitation Number S23-0450) for the purchase of SIG Sauer SIGMPX 9MM weapons and accessories, specifically intended for discreet operations in dignitary protection. The procurement involves three specific part numbers: WRMPX-4B-9-MGA, 8901025, and 8900828. Dana Safety Supply Inc. has been identified as the exclusive source for these weapon systems, with the procurement spanning jurisdictions in Orange County, Florida. The solicitation was posted on June 22, 2023, with a response deadline of June 29, 2023, at 5:00 pm. During this seven-calendar-day period, alternative suppliers are invited to submit product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities to demonstrate their ability to provide equivalent products or services. The procurement process requires interested vendors to contact Tracie Brown, Purchasing Agent II, via email at tracie.brown@orlando.gov or by phone at (407) 246-3633.

The procurement appears to be restricted to law enforcement agencies, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises noted in the documentation. SIG SAUER, Inc. has authorized Dana Safety Supply as the sole contracted and authorized SIG Law Enforcement Distributor (SLED) for the State of Florida, effective February 15, 2023. While specific award values or budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is focused on specialized weapon systems for high-security operations. The vendor authorization letter confirms Dana Safety Supply's exclusive distribution rights for SIG products to law enforcement agencies within Florida. No information is provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests these specific weapon systems have been determined to be uniquely suited for the City of Orlando's dignitary protection operations, with no current acceptable alternatives identified.