The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is issuing an electronic Request for Quote (eRFQ) for seven (7) Gentex Alpha Eagle flight helmets with integrated components. The solicitation is a sole‑brand award – only Gentex helmets are acceptable – and requires an all‑inclusive price covering delivery, shipping, fuel surcharge, insurance, and any other fees. Delivery must occur on or before August 15 2026 to the DPS Aviation facility in Athens, GA. Responding vendors must be registered in GA@WORK Marketplace, be current on Georgia tax filings, and be registered with the Georgia Secretary of State. A suite of mandatory attachments (tax‑compliance form, insurance guidelines, trade‑secret affidavit, E‑Verify affidavits, and a sole‑brand justification) must be uploaded with the bid. The RFQ closes on July 29 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT, after which the State will evaluate all compliant responses and announce the award.
• Quantity: 7 Gentex Alpha Eagle flight helmets, fully configured with Lightspeed Zulu H‑Mod system, NVG mount, lenses, maxillofacial shield, and David Clark microphone boom.
• All‑inclusive pricing required; no separate shipping or insurance charges may be added later.
• Delivery deadline: no later than August 15 2026 to DPS Aviation, 960 Ben Epps Drive, Athens, GA 30605.
• Mandatory attachments: tax‑compliance form, insurance certificates (WC, CGL, auto, umbrella), E‑Verify affidavits (prime and subcontractors), sole‑brand justification, trade‑secret affidavit (if needed), W‑9, and standard state contract.
• Vendor eligibility: must be registered in GA@WORK, tax‑compliant with the GA Department of Revenue, and registered with the GA Secretary of State; no bonds required; liability insurance per August 2025 guidelines.