SLED 504 (MD 500E) Modification/ Upgrade

The contract involves a modification and upgrade of the FLIR Thermal Camera system on the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division’s (SLED) helicopter, specifically SLED 504, an MD 500E model. The current FLIR camera mount located on the nose of the helicopter will be removed and replaced with a new mounting system on the right side of the aircraft. This upgrade employs a side mount known as the “Meeker” Mount, part number AP500UM033R, which incorporates the Fargo Tank option. This new mounting system is designed to accommodate not only the FLIR thermal camera but also the Trakka Beam search light, enhancing the helicopter’s operational capabilities for surveillance and search functions. The solicitation for this modification was posted on January 14, 2026, with a submission deadline of January 29, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 336413, relating to aircraft manufacturing and modifications. The place of performance is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, under the administration of SLED and the agency named as Chabad of Myrtle Beach through a SLED grant. Julie Boland serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries related to the solicitation. This contract represents a targeted upgrade to the aviation unit’s surveillance equipment, focusing on improved mounting solutions for critical camera and search lighting systems to support law enforcement aerial operations.