Tactical Video Phone System

The City of Orlando's Procurement and Contracts Division is pursuing a sole source procurement for a Tactical Video Phone System under solicitation number S24-0429, specifically for the Orlando Police Department. The procurement targets a specialized communication system from 836 Technologies designed exclusively for law enforcement crisis management. The system includes a Tactical Video Phone with high-resolution color video capabilities, a covert microphone, integrated digital speakerphone, and a custom data cable enabling simultaneous transmission of five camera feeds over one mile. Key objectives include enhancing communication during critical incidents, with the system capable of interfacing with up to 50 computers and providing live audio, video, and file updates across landline, cell phone, and tactical phone networks. The procurement timeline indicates the solicitation was issued on May 28, 2024, with a response deadline of June 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. During a seven-calendar-day period, alternative suppliers are invited to submit product information, qualifications, or capabilities if they believe they can provide a comparable product by emailing the Purchasing Agent, Lindsey Hladik, at lindsey.hladik@orlando.gov.

The procurement appears to be a direct sole source acquisition with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. 836 Technologies is positioned as the exclusive vendor for this tactical communication system, emphasizing its unique design for military, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the provided documentation. The system represents a proprietary technology specifically engineered for crisis incident management, with 836 Technologies maintaining exclusive distribution rights. While the procurement documents do not mention integration requirements with existing infrastructure, the system is designed to work across multiple communication networks. The procurement is specifically targeted at the Orlando Police Department within Orange County, Florida, and focuses on a highly specialized communication technology for crisis negotiation and management scenarios.