Blueline Audio Sensors for Orlando Police Department

The City of Orlando, through its Procurement and Contracts Division, issued a sole source solicitation (S24-0276) on March 4, 2024, to acquire specialized audio sensor equipment from Blueline Sensors LLC for use by the Orlando Police Department’s SWAT team. The purpose of this procurement is to enhance tactical operations with real-time audio streaming capabilities, specifically utilizing the WASP Tactical Contact Microphone, Under-Door Microphone, and associated monitoring kits, for which Blueline Sensors LLC is identified as the exclusive manufacturer. This exclusivity constitutes the sole source justification, with public notice given to allow any other potential suppliers to submit qualifications or product information by March 11, 2024, providing a brief seven-day window for competition should a qualifying alternative exist. The solicitation does not include traditional federal contracting clauses or detailed line-item pricing and lacks explicit contract type designation, though it is inferred to be a firm-fixed-price acquisition typical for equipment supplies. Delivery is designated to occur within Florida for the Orlando Police Department, but no specific delivery schedule, inspection location, or payment details are provided. The City of Orlando’s Purchasing Agent, Tracie Brown, serves as the primary point of contact for submissions and inquiries. No socioeconomic certifications, Unique Entity Identifier, or formal representations and certifications are included in the provided documents. Overall, the procurement is structured around the sole source nature of the product and vendor, emphasizing the proprietary nature of the sensor technology without established competitive evaluation criteria or special contractual requirements beyond the exclusivity justification.