Opportunity
San Diego County Ivalua #BPM013057
San Diego County Awards Contract for Tactical Communications Headsets and Accessories
Posted
February 23, 2026
Respond By
March 09, 2026
Identifier
BPM013057
NAICS
334290, 423690
This opportunity involves the County of San Diego's procurement and award for tactical communications headsets and accessories for the Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Detail (SED): - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting - San Diego Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Detail (SED) - OEMs and Vendors: - Falcom, LLC (primary OEM and awardee) - Avon Protection (for gas mask adapters) - Products and Quantities: - Falcom OTE2000 tactical communications headsets (120 units: 100 base + 20 option year) - Falcom MFC2000 dual communications control units (120 units: 100 base + 20 option year) - Radio cables for Motorola APX/XPR (105 units: 90 base + 15 option year) - Radio cables for Silvus radios (15 units: 10 base + 5 option year) - Avon FM54 Gas Mask Adapters, part #22124408 (120 units: 100 base + 20 option year) - Shipping for all items - Notable Requirements: - Headsets must be helmet-mounted, dual communication, and compatible with Motorola APX6000 and Silvus radios, as well as OpsCore FAST SF Helmets - IP68 ingress protection (water and dust resistance) - Integrated hearing protection and amplification - Compatibility with Avon FM54 gas masks (adapter required) - One-year warranty - Evaluation based on price, performance, experience, technical approach, and delivery lead time - Award: - Contract awarded to Falcom, LLC - Delivery/Performance Locations: - San Diego County Sheriff's Office SED, 1745 N. Marshall Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020 - Invoicing to Sheriff's Office Grants Unit, 9621 Ridgehaven Court, San Diego, CA 92123
Description
The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from qualified firms to provide tactical communications headsets. The procurement includes dual communication, helmet mounted headsets compatible with Motorola APX6000 and Silvus radios, and OpsCore FAST SF Helmets. The solicitation specifies detailed technical requirements for the headsets, control units, helmet mount adapters, cables, and gas mask adapters. The award will be based on price and performance factors including experience, qualifications, technical approach, acceptance of the County's draft agreement, and delivery lead time.