Opportunity
Tarrant County Ionwave #F2026146
Tarrant County Solicits Concealed Weapons Detectors and Automated X-Ray Systems with Software and Maintenance
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
July 09, 2026
Identifier
F2026146
NAICS
334290, 541512, 811212
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office is seeking an annual contract for advanced security screening equipment and related services for its facilities. - Government Buyer: - Tarrant County Sheriff's Office (Purchasing) - Products Requested: - Concealed Weapons Detectors: - 1 Dual Lane unit (initial purchase) - 1 Single Lane unit (future purchase) - Features: AI-based threat detection, battery backup, accessibility, high throughput (2000 people/hour/lane), integration with x-ray systems - High Speed Automated Checkpoint X-Ray Systems: - 2 units (1 initial, 1 future) - Features: AI threat detection, high throughput, integration with detectors, closed network, storage for 20,000 images - Roller Tables: - 2 units (infeed and outfeed, steel, integrated with x-ray system) - Annual Software Subscriptions and Technical Support for all detectors and x-ray systems - Services Requested: - Installation of all equipment at specified county facilities, including debris removal - On-site train-the-trainer instruction for at least 10 employees, with training materials - Annual maintenance for all equipment, including 24/7 emergency repair, preventative maintenance, all parts/labor, and annual radiation safety survey for x-ray systems - Compliance with criminal background checks for vendor personnel accessing secure areas - Information security requirements for any hosted/cloud IT solutions (data residency, breach notification, audit rights, etc.) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must operate independently of county networks - Integration between detectors and x-ray systems is mandatory - All costs (delivery, installation, maintenance, etc.) must be included in unit pricing - Strict information security and background check compliance - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified suppliers able to meet the technical and service requirements.
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid issued by Tarrant County for the purchase of concealed weapons detectors and high speed automated checkpoint x-ray systems, including installation, software subscription, and maintenance services. The contract is intended to serve the Sheriff's Office and includes equipment for dual lane and single lane concealed weapons detection as well as high speed automated checkpoint x-ray systems. The contract term is twelve months with options for two additional twelve-month renewals, and vendors are required to provide training, emergency repair services, and technical support.