Sole Source - Angel Armor

Brevard County is conducting a sole source procurement for ballistic vests through its Fire Rescue Department, specifically targeting a one-time purchase from Angel Armor for specialized protective equipment. The procurement involves acquiring ballistic vests with proprietary gel technology and a patented design that provides superior protection against rifle and handgun caliber threats, as well as offering enhanced stab resistance. The county has determined that Angel Armor is the only vendor capable of meeting their specific protection requirements, after confirming that alternative suppliers like MES and Federal Eastern International offer inferior fit and functionality. The Notice of Intended Decision was posted on December 22, 2025, with a response window open until December 26, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Potential respondents are invited to provide technical data demonstrating their ability to meet or exceed the stated requirements, with Brevard County reserving the right to cancel the sole source acquisition and initiate a formal solicitation if compelling alternatives are presented.

The procurement is being conducted under Florida Statutes section 287.057(5)(3)(c) and Brevard County Policy BCC-25, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The total procurement value is $110,696.00, which falls within the $100,000-$200,000 approval threshold requiring Board of County Commissioners authorization. No incumbent vendors are explicitly identified beyond Angel Armor, and the procurement appears focused on a single, specialized product rather than an ongoing contract. The primary contact for this acquisition is Heather Riley from Brevard County Fire Rescue, who can be reached at 321-617-7390 or heather.riley@brevardfl.gov. The procurement process includes certification by Matthew Luisi and Mary Bowers, who have attested to their independence from the vendor and compliance with procurement regulations.