DATE:
October 08, 2024
01
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
SHERIFF - REQUEST APPROVAL FOR A MANUFACTURER'S SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF A PORTABLE SILVUS TECHNOLOGIES INC. RADIO SYSTEM (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office (Sheriff) Special Enforcement Detail (SED) is a tactical unit tasked with responding to critical incidents and crisis situations within the region. SED plans to enhance and strengthen operational communication capabilities and situational awareness within San Diego County, specifically in the rural and remote locations, through a manufacturer's single source procurement of a portable Silvus Technologies, Inc. Radio System.
On January 6, 2021, Sheriff's Aerial Support to Regional Enforcement Agencies (ASTREA) through a competitive procurement chose Silvus Technologies, Inc. radios to create a high-definition video downlink and data transmission radio mesh network system. Silvus Technologies, Inc. radios use advanced radio technology and a unique wireless communication network not compatible with other radios due to proprietary software that does not allow cross communication. Near the United States-Mexico international border, communication issues are exacerbated by aggressive terrain and the lack of repeater antennae for the 800-megahertz (MHz) system due to property constraints. The procurement of a portable Silvus Radio System will provide a mobile communication network for deployment at scale in remote regions locations, such as rural areas, and locations with reinforced concrete structures that severely weaken radio signals such as parking structures, shopping centers, and schools. This enhanced network is particularly critical for operations near the international border, where effective communication can significantly impact the success of enforcement and security efforts.
This is a request to authorize the Director of Purchasing and Contracting to issue a manufacturer's single source c...
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