Starchase Locating System

The Arizona Department of Administration State Procurement Office is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation on behalf of the Arizona Department of Public Safety for a Starchase Locating System contract. The procurement seeks a direct supplier capable of providing a comprehensive catalog of Starchase Locating Systems, specifically the GUARDIAN-VX vehicle-mounted and GUARDIAN-HX handheld launcher systems. Key deliverables include the hardware systems, GPS tracking projectiles, CoreView mapping access, and associated accessories such as battery magazines, chargers, training rounds, and carrying cases. The solicitation requires vendors to offer a Total Solutions Package subscription ranging from one to five years, providing unlimited GPS live tracking projectiles and data management services. Bids must be submitted electronically through Arizona's eProcurement Portal (APP) by December 4, 2025, with no extensions granted for submission errors. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsible and responsive offer that conforms to all material requirements, with award potentially made to individual line items or the entire contract. No pre-offer conference will be conducted, but potential vendors may submit inquiries through the APP Discussion Forum at least three business days before the bid due date.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation mentioned in the solicitation documents. Vendors must maintain comprehensive commercial insurance, including $2,000,000 in General Liability, $1,000,000 in Business Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation coverage. Offerors will be required to comply with Arizona information technology security policies, potentially including completion of the Arizona Risk and Authorization Management Program (AZRamp) risk assessment. The contract will initially run for twelve months, with the state retaining the option to extend the contract in incremental months up to a maximum of five years. Pricing must remain firm for the first year, with subsequent price adjustments requiring 90 days' advance notice and documented justification. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed pricing attachment suggests flexibility in system configurations and subscription lengths. Vendors must also warrant that their contract prices will be equal to or better than the lowest prices offered to other customers for equivalent services and materials.