54 -- Notice of Sole Source Award

The contract involves awarding a sole source GSA Schedule contract to New Heights Manufacturing, Inc. for the acquisition of four Sky Watch Frontier NIJ Level IIIA Surveillance towers. Each tower is equipped with a powerful 7,500-watt diesel generator, a large 98-gallon fuel tank, and robust stabilization features including 51-inch extended stabilizer jacks, dual axles, and fold-out outriggers. The towers also include a floodlight package, anti-ballistic windows with gun ports, roof-mounted air conditioning and heating units, maintenance-free batteries supported by a smart charge system and solar panel, and a roof-mounted bracket designed for surveillance equipment. The units are finished in desert tan color to suit operational environments. In addition to the towers, the contract covers four Day/Night IR Camera Systems featuring a series 8000-100E/2X thermal camera with a 20X zoom lens, pan/tilt assembly, and integrated electronics for control and operation. Furthermore, four installed public address systems are supplied, each with roof-mounted speakers, a selector panel, 5 feet of microphone cable, and a push-to-talk microphone for communication purposes. The contract is overseen by the Department of Defense at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, under solicitation number FA4861-04-M-B132, reflecting a specific procurement to meet security and surveillance needs.