ACA_Cadet Rifles_KWP

The State of Illinois, through the Administration organization, awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract to Acme Sports, Inc. (V00019851) on April 10, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The total contract value is $262,422.50. The procurement encompasses the supply of 185 semi-automatic rifles configured to specified military standards, each priced at $1,129.50. The rifles feature direct impingement gas-operated actions chambered in 5.56x45 millimeter North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ammunition, with 16-inch barrels, 15-inch free-float Mlok rail systems, ambidextrous controls, and collapsible stocks. Each rifle is supplied with four 30-round capacity polymer magazines, a black nylon carry case with foam padding and magazine pouches, tactical sling swivels, a Vtac ambidextrous tactical sling, and a weapon-mounted light capable of 800 to 1,000 lumens.

Complementing the rifle procurement, the contract includes the supply of 185 holographic sighting systems priced at $289.00 each. The specified optic is a Sig Sauer Romeo 4HSOR43011 3PS model featuring quick-detach rail mounting, adjustable red reticle with brightness controls, water-resistant and shockproof construction, unlimited eye relief and parallax adjustment, and compatibility with common battery types. The contract release is designated 24-416CMS-BOSS4-P-77071 under Illinois contract number procedures.