This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) from the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas for Helmet Mounted Binocular Night Vision Devices (BNVD). Bidders must submit electronic responses no later than 5:00 PM Central Time on May 6, 2026. Contact John Peyton at ***@***. *. * or **** for information. In-person responses are not accepted. The contract term commences on the effective date and expires one year from that date, with a possible six-month extension. Pricing must be submitted on the mandatory pricing schedule, including all costs and expenses. Invoices require contract/PO number, remittance address, and prompt payment discount. Payments are recommended via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Bidders must submit a completed W9 and AP152 form. The required specifications are for a helmet-mounted BNVD, white phosphor, with a minimum figure of merit (FOM) of ****, unfilmed tubes, a tan Wilcox G24 flip mount, and a battery pack and cable. The delivery address is Department of Public Safety Headquarters, **** N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX **** must acknowledge receipt of all solicitation addenda. Late submissions will not be considered. Bids are valid for 180 days. The contract award will be based on the best value to the state. Vendor performance will be evaluated.
The bid must be received no later than 5:00 PM Central Time on May 6, 2026, as stated in the solicitation document.
The bid notice recommends that contractors receive payments by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and requires submission of a completed direct deposit authorization form. It also states that DPS will not make any payments until contractor has received approval from DPS's contract monitor and is authorized to submit an invoice.
DPS may award one or more contracts resulting from this solicitation to a responsible bidder whose bid is best value under the evaluation criteria in this solicitation.
Bidder must fully complete the response, sign it, and represent and warrant that all statements, certifications, and information submitted are true, current, complete, and accurate. Failure to sign will deem the response nonresponsive. Bidders must also provide evidence of financial resources and ability to perform upon request.
DPS may pursue and enforce any available remedies against the bidder for making any false statement, including disqualifying the bidder's response, immediately canceling any contract awarded to the vendor, or recommending State of Texas debarment.
The last day to submit written questions is April 27, 2026, 5:00 PM CST.
