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SOLE SOURCE 04-05-052
ITEM: Tactical Communications Packages (Tac•Paks)
DEPARTMENT: Fire -Rescue
TYPE OF PURCHASE: Single Purchase
REASON: The Department of Fire -Rescue Is seeking to acquire nine
(9) Tactical Communications Packages (Tac•Paks),
mobile self-contained incident command and
communications systems, with accessories and warranty,
from 308 Systems, Inc. This proposed system will
allow Police and Fire first responders access to full
wireless inter -operable capabilities in instances where they
will be isolated and unable to participate in the stationary
Emergency Operations Center ("EOC"), or even a
mobile command unit. The Tac•Pak portable command
system closes the emergency management
communication gap by including all of the necessary
communication devices, such as laptop, printer, satellite
phone, fax, camera, etc., in one complete package. 308
Systems, Inc. created and manufactures the Tac•Pak
field command communication system; it was awarded a
United States Patent; and it is the sole source
manufacturer of said system.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Department of Fire -Rescue be
authorized to procure from 308 Systems, Inc. nine
(9) Tac•Paks, with accessories, including warranty, for a
total amount not to exceed $130,422.00, with funding
to be provided by the Urban Areas Security Initiative
("UASI") Grant Program II, Project No. 110111,
Account Code No. 280910.6.840.
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