Opportunity
City of Houston BeaconBid #INF-2026-0135
Houston Police Department Solicits Covert Wearable Surveillance Equipment
Posted
April 14, 2026
Respond By
April 21, 2026
Identifier
INF-2026-0135
NAICS
423490, 423410
The Houston Police Department is seeking bids for a variety of covert, wearable surveillance equipment to support law enforcement operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Houston, Houston Police Department - Products/Services Requested: - Miniaturized shirt button DVR system with SME enhanced high gain audio (1 unit) - Fanny pack covert DVR (1 unit) - Covert work shirts with HD video and SME enhanced audio (2 units: 1 Large, 1 XL) - Customized covert DVR ball cap with SME enhanced audio (1 unit) - Eyewear investigative kit (includes two sunglasses, 1 kit) - Fully-featured HD hidden pen camera DVR with audio (1 unit) - RF & hidden camera detector kit (1 unit) - Shipping and handling (1 line item) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All devices must be covert and wearable, designed for discreet surveillance - Several items require enhanced audio recording capabilities - Products span a range of form factors (shirts, hats, eyewear, pen, fanny pack) - Inclusion of a detector kit for counter-surveillance - Categorized under NIGP codes for cameras, police/security equipment, and police protection equipment
Description
The Houston Police Department is seeking bids for wearable surveillance equipment, including various covert surveillance devices such as miniaturized shirt button DVR systems, covert work shirts with HD video and enhanced audio, covert DVR ball caps, investigative eyewear kits, hidden pen cameras, and camera detector kits. The solicitation specifies terms and conditions for procurement and includes shipping and handling. The response deadline is April 21, 2026, with a question deadline of April 16, 2026. The solicitation is categorized under NIGP codes related to cameras, security equipment, and police supplies.