Tactical Digital Headsets with Hearing Protection

The City of Tampa is seeking bids for Tactical Digital Headsets with Hearing Protection for its Police Department SWAT Team through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-P-00147. The procurement specifically targets 31 units of Ops-Core AMP Tactical Communication Headsets, which include a Helmet Rail Mount Kit, Communication Headset, Mono Binaural Downlead, and a Push-to-Talk (PTT) Adapter compatible with Harris XL200 radios. The headsets must provide enhanced audio clarity, active noise cancellation, 3D Hear-Through Technology, and meet MIL-STD-810G environmental durability standards, including water resistance, dust protection, and shock resistance. Technical requirements mandate high-performance communication equipment with compatibility across various radio systems, a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty, and post-purchase technical support. The bid is scheduled to be opened on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with an initial award period of one year and potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods. The City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract term for up to three additional 30-day periods and will evaluate bids based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder criteria.

The procurement includes provisions for Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation, with detailed guidelines outlined in the Minority Business Development (MBD) Form-70 Procurement Guidelines. The solicitation allows for potential utilization by other Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members, which may increase the total award value beyond the initial department budget of $60,000. Bidders must comply with federal and state regulations, including equal opportunity requirements, drug-free workplace provisions, and public records laws. The City has established a comprehensive set of diversity management initiatives, including Form MBD-40 Letter of Intent and Form MBD-30 Sub-Contractors/Consultants/Suppliers Payment Form to track and promote minority business participation. Potential contractors must be prepared to provide detailed documentation about their business ownership, subcontractor relationships, and commitment to diverse business engagement. The technical specifications suggest a preference for Berry Amendment-compliant manufacturers, with the specific Ops-Core headsets manufactured by Gentex Corporation meeting these advanced tactical communication requirements.