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Bid Title

Sole Source-Marine Enforcement Ballistic Armor Vest & Floating Ballistic Armor Plates

Issuing Agency

City of Port St. Lucie

Location

Florida

Published Date

Jan 29, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 9, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

20260165

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Project Description

Project ID: 20260165

Title: Sole Source-Marine Enforcement Ballistic Armor Vest & Floating Ballistic Armor Plates

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 1/29/2026

Due Date: 2/9/2026

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Project ID: 20260165

Release Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

· Due Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 5:00pm

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:54pm

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Posted At:Thu, Jan 29, 2026 12:54 PM
Sealed Bid Process:No
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

Pursuant to the Port St. Lucie City Code of Ordinance 35.07, this electronic Intake Request is being issued to establish a contract with a qualified proposer who will provide Sole Source-Marine Enforcement Ballistic Armor Vest & Floating Ballistic Armor Plates to the City of Port St. Lucie (hereinafter, “City”) as further described in this Intake.

Marine enforcement ballistic armor system that protects from gun fire with an integrated flotation system built into the vest with ballistic floating armor plates that add buoyancy as well as C02 firing inflation.

This is not a Request for Proposal, and no solicitation is available. The purpose of this notice is to inform the supplier community and the public that the City of Port St. Lucie intends to enter into a non‑competitive contract (commonly referred to as a bid waiver or sole source) for the purchase of a product or service, under the authority of and in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3)(c).

By publishing this notice, the City seeks to:

• Enhance transparency in its procurement practices.
• Encourage full and open competition where applicable; and
• Provide potential suppliers with the opportunity to identify themselves.

Suppliers who believe they are qualified are invited to submit a statement of capability to the contact listed in this document. Any responses received as a result of this Notice will be reviewed solely to determine whether a competitive procurement process is warranted. Responses will not be considered proposals, bids, or quotes.

Background

The City is looking to acquire floating ballistic armor plates for the protection and safety of Marine Enforcement Officers. First Spear Marine Enforcement Ballistic Armor Vest and the floating ballistic armor plates of Marrero Armor are a one-of-a-kind marine enforcement ballistic armor system that not only protects officers from gunfire, but also has an integrated flotation system built into the vest as well as floating ballistic armor plates that also add buoyancy. In the event a Marine Operator falls or is ejected into the water, this lifesaving vest can protect from drowning with built in CO2 firing inflation. and. Both of these products are sole source and sole provided by Tactical Edge Consulting who has provided sole
source documentation and vendor association for each.

Timeline

Release Project Date:

January 29, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline:

February 9, 2026, 5:00pm

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 315990Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
• NAICS 339113Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

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