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Tactical Rifles
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005-RFB-2916-2027
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Iowa

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Summary of RFB 005-RFB-2916-2027: Tactical Rifles

This Request for Bids (RFB) is issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services on behalf of the Des Moines Police Department and other state and local agencies. The solicitation seeks competitive bids for tactical rifles to support law enforcement operations across participating agencies. Bidders must offer one or more of three specified FN15 rifle options: the 11.5-inch SRP G2 Carbine with BUIS, the 16-inch SRP G2 Carbine with BUIS, or the 11.5-inch SRP G2P LE24, each with detailed technical specifications provided in the attached specification document. The bid opening date was July 20, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CDT, with submissions due by August 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Vendor questions were due August 3, 2026. The resulting contract will be a cooperative-purchasing vehicle available to all State of Iowa agencies and eligible political subdivisions. The initial contract term begins September 15, 2026 and extends through September 14, 2027, with the state retaining the sole option to renew for up to five additional annual periods on the same or more favorable terms.

Payment terms are Net 60 days in accordance with Iowa Code 8A.514, with bidders able to offer optional discounts for payment within 30 days. All bidders must accept a 1.00% administrative fee calculated on quarterly net sales, which shall be paid to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bidders are required to submit complete and accurate Quarterly Sales Reports in Microsoft Excel format within 30 days of each calendar quarter end. Shipping must be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. Additional contract requirements include the ability to attach suppression systems to supplied weapons, provision of optional engraving services, and submission of trade-in valuations for used weapons as part of a Buy-Back program. Bidders must certify compliance with Iowa Executive Order 18 regarding prohibited companies and provide references from three previous customers. The state reserves the right to award one or more contracts and may procure similar goods through alternate methods as permitted by law.

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17 August 2026

Tactical Rifles Tactical Rifles for DPD and other agencies as required

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Open 7/20/2026, 12:00 AM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 8/14/2026, 2:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-2916-2027 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 8/14/2026, 2:00 PM CDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

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Contacts Paul Manges paul.manges@das.iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-330-7325

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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description

68052 Guns, Pistols, Rifles, and Shotguns, Including Parts and Accessories, (See 680-86 for Scopes)

68086 Scopes, Rifle and Range

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The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit competitive bids from qualified Bidders to provide the goods, services, or both described in this RFB for the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies.

The Lead Agency intends to award one or more contracts for the term identified in the solicitation. At its sole discretion, the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual renewal periods specified in the solicitation. Any contract awarded as a result of this RFB shall be non-exclusive, and the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies reserve the right to procure similar goods or services through other contracts or procurement methods as permitted by law.

This RFB is intended to provide Bidders with the information necessary to prepare responsive and competitive bids. The solicitation process is conducted for the benefit of the Lead Agency and Participating Agencies to obtain the information needed to evaluate bids and select the Bidder(s) whose bid best meets the requirements of this RFB. This RFB is not intended to contain every detail or consideration that may be relevant to preparing a bid. Each Bidder is solely responsible for reviewing the solicitation and obtaining any additional information necessary to prepare a complete and responsive bid.

Bid Submission and Amendments

Bidders are encouraged to Save Progress frequently, particularly after uploading documents.

If a Bidder opens a bid after it has been certified and submitted, the bid must be certified and resubmitted.

Opening the bid does not remove previously entered information or uploaded documents.

If the Issuing Officer issues an amendment after a bid has been submitted, the Bidder must review and acknowledge the amendment, then certify and resubmit the bid. All previously submitted information and attachments will remain intact.

Instructions for Responding to an Amendment

1. Review the amendment in the solicitation.

2. Complete any newly added or revised questions in the Questions section, if applicable.

3. Acknowledge the amendment.

4. Certify and resubmit the bid before the solicitation closing date and time.

Contract Term

The initial term of the Contract shall begin on 9/15/2026 and end on 9/14/2027.

The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions for up to five (5) annual extensions. The resulting Contract will be available for use by all State of Iowa Agencies and other eligible Political Subdivisions

Description of Goods

The State of Iowa is requesting bids for tactical rifles to be used by law enforcement and other related agencies. The successful Bidder shall be required to meet the following specifications to be deemed a responsible bidder.

Bid Specifications

• Option 1: FN15 11.5" SRP G2 Carbine with BUIS - (see additional details in the attached specification document in Buyer Attachments)

• Option 2: FN15 16" SRP G2 Carbine with BUIS - (see additional details in the attached specification document in Buyer Attachments)

• Option 3: FN15 11.5" SRP G2P LE24 - (see additional details in the attached specification document in Buyer Attachments)

Additional requirements

Description

• The Agency shall be authorized to obtain trade-in values for used weapons for purchasers on this contract. - (see additional details for trade-in weapons in the attached specification document in Buyer Attachments)

• The weapons quoted shall have the ability to attach a Supression System.

• The Agency shall have optional engraving on weapons as part of this agreement.

Additional products may be added to this agreement that are within the scope of the original RFB.

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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid

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1. Bidder shall read and make certifications of the their Bid.

2. Bidder shall read and authorize to release information for their Bid.

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Buyer Attachments

1. Specification - 7.22.26.pdf

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Form of Bid

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

1.1 Enter the Bidder's contact name, telephone number, email address, and shipping address for questions regarding this solicitation.

1.2 Enter the Bidder's State or Foreign Country of Residence.

1.3 Bidder shall enter the Resident Preference given by the State or Foreign Country of the Bidder’s residence. Enter the resident preference in the text box or indicate "no preference".

1.4 Enter the number of years the Bidder has been in business in the text box.

1.5

The Bidder shall provide references from three (3) previous customers or clients knowledgeable of the Bidder’s performance in providing goods and/or services similar to the goods and/or services described in this solicitation. Enter a contact person, telephone number and email address for each reference. Fill out the text box. If the Bidder wants to upload reference letters to the Vendor Attachments Section, enter "see attached" in the text box.

1.6 Bidder shall read, fill-out and upload the Terminations, Litigation and Debarment document.

1.7

Form 22 – Confidential Treatment of Information – All Bidders are required to submit a Form 22 indicating whether or not they are requesting confidential treatment of specific information within their response (see form attached). If Bidder DOES NOT request confidential treatment, Bidder must complete Part 1 of Form 22 and upload in response to this question. If Bidder DOES requests confidential treatment of specific information, Bidder must: (1) fully complete and sign Part 2 of Form 22 and upload in response to this question; (2) prepare and upload a “Public Copy” of the Bid to the "Vendor Attachments" tab from which the confidential information has been redacted as described in Form 22.

1.8 The State of Iowa requires shipping to be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?

Group 2: Terms and Conditions

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

2.1 Bidder shall read the RFB Definitions and enter a response.

2.2 Bidder shall read the Administrative Terms and enter a response.

2.3 Bidder shall read the Contract Terms & Conditions and enter a response.

2.4 Bidder shall read the Specification Terms and enter a response.

2.5 Bidder shall read the Terms and Conditions for GOODS and enter a response.

2.6 Bidder shall read the Terms and Conditions for SERVICES and enter a response.

2.7 Bidder shall read the Insurance Requirements and enter a response.

2.8 Public Entities (Political Subdivisions) - The resulting Contract will be made available to Political Entities, i.e. cities, and counties, that are authorized to make these purchases.

Bidder shall enter a response.

2.9

Quarterly Sales Report - The Bidder shall submit a complete and accurate Quarterly Sales Report in Microsoft Excel for net sales made under the resulting Contract. Reports shall be submitted in the format and by the method prescribed by the State and shall be received by no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the end of each calendar quarter. Net sales means the total invoiced sales less credits, returns, refunds, and canceled orders. Bidder shall enter a response.

2.10

Administrative Fee - In addition to the approved discounts or prices specified in the solicitation herein, the Bidder shall pay to the Agency a 1.00% Administrative Fee calculated using the sales reported on the corresponding Quarterly Sales Report. The fee shall be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bidder shall enter a response.

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2.11

Pursuant to Iowa Executive Order 18 (February 10, 2026), the State of Iowa may not purchase equipment, supplies, or services from a Prohibited Company. For purposes of this solicitation, "Prohibited Company" has the meaning set forth in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4) – please see a copy of Iowa Code section 12K.1 attached for your reference.

Bidder shall either hereby certify that “no” it is not a Prohibited Company as defined in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4), or “yes” it is a Prohibited Company as defined in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4). If the Bidder answers "yes," the Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject and not evaluate the Bidder's proposal.

2.12 Please indicate which list(s) identified in Iowa Code section 12K.1(4) that Bidder is included on and provide additional clarification or information about Bidder’s inclusion on this list.

Group 3: Payment Terms

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

3.1 Payment Terms - Per Iowa Code § 8A.514 the State of Iowa is allowed sixty (60) days to pay an invoice submitted by a Bidder. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?

3.2 What discount will the Bidder give for payment in 30 days? Enter the discount in the text box. If none, enter zero.

3.3 Terms of Pcard Acceptance - The State of Iowa prefers to pay Bidders using its Purchasing Card Program (Pcard) whenever possible. Bidders accepting Pcard payments shall comply with the Terms of Pcard Acceptance.

Group 4: Specification Questions

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

4.1 The Bidder shall provide weapons that meet the requirements as described in the attached specification document.

4.2 The Bidder shall provide trade-ins on weapons for purchasers on the contract as required.

4.3 The Bidder shall provide weapons that allow the attachment of a suppression system as required by the agency.

4.4 The Bidder shall offer the agency the ability to engrave weapons as requested.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

1. Bid Specifications. Bidder must satisfy all the specifications to be deemed a Responsible Bidder # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery

P1 Tactical Rifle FN15 11.5” SRP G2 Carbine with BUIS 1 EA - Each

68052 - Guns, Pistols, Rifles, and Shotguns, Including Parts and Accessories, (See 680-86 for Scopes)

Tactical Rifle FN15 11.5” SRP G2 Carbine with BUIS - see attached specification document for additional details.

P2 Tactical Rifle FN15 16” SRP G2 Carbine with BUIS 1 EA - Each

68052 - Guns, Pistols, Rifles, and Shotguns, Including Parts and Accessories, (See 680-86 for Scopes)

Tactical Rifle FN15 16” SRP G2 Carbine with BUIS - see attached specification document for additional details.

P3 Tactical Rifle FN15 11.5” SRP G2P LE24 1 EA - Each

Tactical Rifle FN15 11.5” SRP G2P LE24 - see attached specification document for additional details.

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

1. Bid Specifications. Bidder must satisfy all the specifications to be deemed a Responsible Bidder # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Service Delivery

S1 Trade in Weapons 1 EA - Each

68052 - Guns, Pistols, Rifles, and Shotguns, Including Parts and Accessories, (See 680-86 for Scopes)

Trade in Weapons (see attached specification document for additional details)

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