Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #SS 2026-10

Procurement of Diamond DA62 MPP Surveillance Aircraft and Integrated Mission Equipment for Utah County Sheriff's Office

Utah County Sheriff's Office is seeking to acquire a specialized surveillance aircraft and integrated mission equipment system for law enforcement and public safety operations. - Government Buyer: - Utah County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit, managed by Utah County Purchasing Manager - OEMs and Vendors: - Diamond Aircraft Industries (manufacturer of DA62 MPP aircraft) - Trakka Systems (manufacturer of TC-375 EO/IR imaging system) - Garmin (avionics manufacturer) - Rapid Imaging Solutions (mission equipment integrator and installer) - AirMax Patrol LLC (aircraft vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Diamond DA62 MPP aircraft (1 unit) - Trakka TC-375 electro-optical/infrared imaging system (1 unit) - Garmin avionics suite (1 unit) - ARTEMIS cell phone location system (1 unit) - High-definition video displays and augmented reality video management system (1 unit) - Mission equipment integration and installation, including FAA-certified maintenance and ongoing support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Aircraft and surveillance system must be fully integrated and compatible with the DA62 MPP platform - System must provide large zoom camera, heat signature detection, mobile phone detection, and street map overlay - Local support and FAA-certified maintenance required - Factory-level training and end-to-end lifecycle support - Justified as a single/sole source due to technical requirements and vendor expertise - Estimated Contract Value: - $3,807,768 total (aircraft: $2,506,000; camera system: $1,301,768) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Utah County, with primary address at 3075 N Main, Spanish Fork, UT

Description

Utah County intends to award a contract without a competitive solicitation for the purchase of a Diamond DA62 MPP aircraft equipped with a Mission Equipment Integration camera system by Rapid Imaging Solutions. The procurement is justified as a single source due to the unique technical requirements and the availability of only one supplier capable of meeting these needs. The system includes advanced surveillance capabilities such as heat signature detection, mobile phone detection, and integration with Garmin avionics. The total estimated price for the aircraft and camera system is $3,807,768. This procurement supports critical missions including search and rescue, law enforcement surveillance, and public safety operations.

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