2-302-26-019334 IFB.pdf

Concealable Body Armor & Carriers IFB# 302-26-019334 Page 1 of 8 Revised June 5, 2025

Office of the Attorney General Invitation for Bids

A Response to this Invitation for Bid must be received on or before the deadline specified below:

Reference Number: 302-26-019334 Published on: March 16th, 2026 NIGP Class/Item: 680/08 Bid Submission deadline: April 3rd, 2026 @ 2:00 PM CST

RESPONDING VENDOR/CONTRACTOR: (to be completed by Vendor)

Vendor Name:

Address:

City, State Zip:

Phone No.:

Fax No.:

E-mail address:

Vendor Identification (VID) No.:

Submit Responses via Bonfire at: https://texasoag.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/226117

General instruction: Pricing must remain good for 30 days. All associated charges related to the equipment delivery must be provided on this form. NOTE: (1) Late responses may not be considered, (2) award(s) will be made in the best interest of the State, and (3) Vendor must specify if quoting all or none.

The Vendor’s authorized agent must sign below. By signing this document, the Vendor acknowledges that all information contained in the document is true and correct and that Vendor agrees to comply with all terms and conditions of this document. Failure to sign will disqualify this bid. By signing this bid, Vendor certifies that if a Texas address is shown as the address of the Vendor the Vendor qualifies as a Texas Bidder as defined in section 2155.444(c) of the Texas Government Code.

Signature Title Date https://texasoag.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/226117

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1. Overview The Office of the Attorney General is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to solicit bids from qualified vendors for Police Protection body armor and Carriers.

Prices quoted in response to this IFB shall be considered firm by the OAG. Bid prices may not be altered, amended or negotiated by the vendor after the bid opening, except to correct mathematical errors in extensions. The OAG is a tax-exempt government agency.

Award(s), if any, shall be made to the bidder providing the best value conforming to the advertised specifications, in accordance with Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, Section 2156.007.

2. Information About the Procurement Process and Subsequent Contract

2.1. Point of Contact

Respondents must not contact OAG personnel concerning this IFB except as permitted by the Point of Contact listed in Bonfire.

General communications concerning this IFB will be distributed to the participating Respondents via https://texasoag.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/226117 and/or email. Each participating Respondent is solely responsible for monitoring the OAG Bonfire portal and email for general OAG communications concerning this IFB.

Per Texas Government Code § 2155.083 and 34 Texas Administrative Code § 20.220, state agencies are required to post contract award notices on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) for procurements exceeding $25,000; therefore, the official contract award notice will be posted to the ESBD. Participating Respondents are solely responsible for monitoring the ESBD for the status of the contract award and will not be contacted individually by the OAG.

2.2. Questions

Submit all questions regarding this solicitation via the following link:

https://texasoag.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/226117

The official answer to questions will be published in Bonfire via the following link:

https://texasoag.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/226117 . Questions submitted will be answered at the sole discretion of the OAG. Respondents shall periodically check Bonfire for public questions and answers. Respondents must ensure they have read, understand, and consider the information as part of its response.

2.3. Procurement Schedule

Activity Due Date

IFB Release Date March 16th, 2026 Vendor Questions Due March 24th, 2026 @ 2:00 PM CT OAG Response to Vendor Questions, if applicable

March 26th, 2026

Vendor Bid Submission Deadline April 3rd, 2026 @ 2:00 PM CT CT as is then prevailing in Austin, Texas.

2.4. Contract Documents

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By submission of an offer, Vendor agrees to be bound by the terms of the IFB, OAG purchase order, and Vendor’s offer. If Vendor’s offer is accepted by OAG, the Contract resulting from this procurement shall be given the following order of precedence and consist of:

1. This IFB including any exhibits, attachments, clarifications, forms, and supplements, attached hereto, and incorporated herein.

2. The OAG’s purchase order including any exhibits, attachments, forms, and supplements, attached hereto, and incorporated therein; and

3. The Vendor’s offer in response to this IFB.

2.5. Bid Submission Requirements

Bidders must submit the following information with their bid response. Failure to sign and submit all required documents may result in disqualification.

1. Signed Invitation for Bid (page 1)

2. Completed Bonfire Bid Table, (page 3)

3. Completed Recycled Material Questionnaire (page 7)

3. Description of Good/Service

These brand reference specifications describe the minimum requirements for the body armor and carriers outlined in this document. All parts not specifically mentioned which are necessary for the body armor and carriers to be complete and ready for operation or which are normally furnished as standard equipment must be furnished by the Contractor. All parts must conform to strength, quality and workmanship of accepted industry standards.

Equipment must meet or exceed the specifications of the referenced brands listed in the pricing table below. Ensure alternative brand equipment information is included in bid submission.

4. Pricing Table

PRICING BID TABLE MUST BE COMPLETED IN BONFIRE:

Failure to complete the Pricing Table in Bonfire may result in the disqualification of the Response.

Vendors may in addition to the Bid Table submit a vendor letterhead quote.

Line No.

Class and Item code, Description, Part Number NIGP Qty Unit

Trooper APC (Advanced Plate Carrier) no soft armor, panel included, OD Green (Camo 483), One Size

Reference Product: APC-OD-OSFA

680/08 14 EA

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Line No.

Class and Item code, Description, Part Number NIGP Qty Unit

3" x 10" Nylon ID Placard (Custom NAME)- OD Green (Camo 483) w/White letters STATE

POLICE

Reference Product: ID-CUSTOM-310-OD-WH

680/08 14 EA

4" x 10" Nylon ID Placard (Custom NAME)- OD Green w/White letters STATE POLICE

Reference Product: ID-CUSTOM-410-OD-WH

680/08 14 EA

Guardian RSTP Rifle Armor, Level III+ ICW NIJ Certified IIIA Armor, NVLAP accredited lab tested to meet NIJ 0101.06 modified, size: 10x12 SCMC

Reference Product: RSTP-MC-SC-1012

680/08 28 EA

sa3920 Level IIIA NIJ 0101.06 soft armor panels (set), type: CUMMERBUND, size:

Custom

Reference Product: sa3920-CMB-CF

680/08 14 EA

Scorpion Nylon Tactical Pouch, MOLLE/PALS webbing, Double Handcuff Pouch, OD Green (Camo 483)

Reference Product: SCORP-DCUFF-OD

680/08 14 EA

Scorpion Nylon Tactical Pouch, MOLLE/PALS webbing, Double Open Top M4 Mag Pouch, OD Green (Camo 483)

Reference Product: SCORP-DOTM4-OD

680/08 14 EA

Scorpion Nylon Tactical Pouch, MOLLE/PALS webbing, Double Pistol Mag Pouch, OD Green (Camo 483)

Reference Product: SCORP-DPM-OD

680/08 14 EA

Scorpion Nylon Tactical Pouch, MOLLE/PALS webbing, Small Utility Pouch, OD Green (Camo 483)

Reference Product: SCORP-UTILITYS-OD

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Line No.

Class and Item code, Description, Part Number NIGP Qty Unit sa3920 Level IIIA NIJ 0101.06 soft armor panels, type: CONCEALABLE, size:

Large (panels sold as a set)

Reference Product: sa3920-CON-L

680/08 3 EA

Trooper C Carrier only (Concealable) Black, size: Large

Reference Product: CON-BK-L

680/08 3 EA

sa3920 Level IIIA NIJ 0101.06 panels, type:

APC, size: One Size (panels sold as a set)

Reference Product: sa3920-APC-OSFA

5. Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation of Bids will begin as soon as practical after receipt. Bids that are responsive to the IFB will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Price and Availability

• Compliance with OAG Terms and Conditions

• Acceptance and response to IFB Specifications

• Bidder’s Qualifications, Experience, and Past Performance

6. Award

The OAG has sole discretion and the absolute right to reject any and all offers, terminate, amend, or re-issue this IFB. The OAG reserves the right to remedy technical errors in the IFB process, waive any informalities and irregularities relating to any or all offers, and qualifications submitted in response to this request, and to negotiate modifications necessary to improve the quality or cost effectiveness of services resulting from this IFB. The issuance of this IFB does not constitute a commitment by the OAG to award any contract. The OAG intends to use any material provided in response to this IFB as a means of identifying, selecting, and contracting with an entity offering the best value to the OAG.

The OAG reserves the right to make a partial award to a vendor, including some, but not all, of the services and deliverables.

7. Authority This procurement shall be conducted in accordance with the State Purchasing and General Services Act (Title 10, Subtitle D, and Chapters 2151 through 2176, Texas Government Code) and the rules of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (TCPA) Statewide Procurement Division, including, but not limited to, procedures prescribed by the division.

Any amendment to this procurement solicitation will be posted as an addendum on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). It is the responsibility of interested parties to periodically check the

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ESBD for updates to the procurement before submitting a bid. A Bidder’s failure to periodically check ESBD will in no way release selected Bidder from “addenda or additional information” resulting in additional costs to meet the requirements of the IFB.

The complete contract governing this procurement will consist of the provisions in this IFB, including any attachments and supplements, the vendor's bid response, and the Purchase Order (PO), including any addenda issued by the OAG. The provisions of this IFB and those of the PO shall control in the case of any conflict with any of the provisions in the vendor’s bid response, except as otherwise noted on the PO. Bidder shall provide, in its bid response, any proposed agreements that the vendor intends to be part of the contract award. The OAG may agree to, amend, or reject all or any part of such agreement if doing so would be in the State’s and the OAG’s best interest. The OAG will not sign form contracts. The OAG will not be bound by any Bidder limitation of liability.

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8. Recycled Material Questionnaire

NOTES:

Check below if preferences to Texas and US Products and Texas Services are being claimed under Texas Administrative Code, Title 34, Part 1, Chapter 20, Subchapter D, Division 2, Rule 20.38:

Supplies, materials, or equipment: Produced in Texas/offered by Texas Vendors Agricultural products produced or grown in Texas Agricultural products and services offered by Texas Vendors Products offered by a Texas Bidder owned by a Texas resident service-disabled veteran USA Produced supplies, materials, or equipment Products of persons with mental or physical disabilities Products made of recycled, re-manufactured, or environmentally sensitive materials including recycled steel Energy efficient products Rubberized asphalt paving material Recycled motor oil and lubricants Products produced at facilities located on formerly contaminated property Products and services from economically depressed or blighted areas Vendors that meet or exceed air quality standards Recycled or Reused Computer Equipment of Other Manufacturers Foods of Higher Nutritional Value

NOTE: Vendor must indicate whether products listed contain recycled material.

Check below if preference claimed under Texas Administrative Code, Title 34, Part 1, Chapter 20, Subchapter D, Division 2, Rule 20.306:

(__) Goods or services produced or offered by Texas bidders (__) Agricultural products produced or grown in Texas (__) Agricultural products and services offered by Texas bidders (__) Goods or services offered by Texas bidder owned by a Texas resident service-disabled veteran (__) USA produced supplies, materials, or equipment (__) Products or services of persons with mental or physical disabilities

(__) Products made of recycled, re-manufactured, or environmentally sensitive materials including recycled steel

(__) Energy efficient products (__) Rubberized asphalt paving material (__) Recycled motor oil and lubricants (__) Products produced at facilities located on formerly contaminated property (__) Products and services from economically depressed or blighted areas

(__) Vendors that meet or exceed air quality standards (__) Recycled or reused computer equipment of other manufacturers (__) Foods of higher nutritional value

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9. Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) Statement The Office of the Attorney General of Texas (OAG) is committed to promoting equal opportunity in state contracting and encouraging participation by certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses registered in the State of Texas Vendor HUB Directory (VetHUB) in compliance with Tex.

Gov’t Code §§ 2161.001–.253 and 34 Tex. Admin. Code §§ 20.281-20.285 (as amended by the Texas Comptroller’s final emergency rules effective December 2, 2025). Respondents are strongly encouraged to make a good-faith effort to utilize certified VetHUB vendors in the performance of any resulting contract.

State of Texas VetHUB Certification Application Forms are located at:

https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/forms.php.

Please ensure that the potential VetHUB subcontractor’s status is “A” (Active).

The OAG is relying upon the Respondent’s expertise to fully identify subcontracting opportunities that best align with their organization and this IFB. Respondents who intend to subcontract are responsible for identifying all areas that will be subcontracted. In accordance with 34 Tex. Admin.

Code § 20.282, a subcontractor is defined as an entity that contracts with a prime contractor to work or contribute toward completing work for a governmental entity.

Respondents must complete and return a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (VetHUB HSP) with its Response to be considered responsive. If the Response does not include a completed VetHUB HSP, the Response shall be rejected as a material failure to comply with advertised specifications. All prime vendors (VetHUB or Non-VetHUB) are required to comply.

Additionally, the Contractor must update the VetHUB HSP during the course of the Contract should any changes occur. Helpful resources regarding the VetHUB HSP include:

The VetHUB Subcontracting Plan on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts website guides the Respondent through the various fields and assists them in completing the HSB correctly:

https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/forms.php.

The Centralized Master Bidders List – VetHUB Directory Search allows Respondents to search for certified VetHUB vendors by NIGP class and item:

https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/tpasscmblsearch/index.jsp.

NIGP codes can be found in the NIGP Commodity Book:

https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/nigp/.

As a condition for payment and to document compliance with the VetHUB HSP, the Contractor must include the Prime Contractor Progress Assessment Report (PAR) with each invoice submitted. At the same time, the PAR must be submitted to the OAG HUB Coordinator at texashubs@oag.texas.gov (See 34 Tex. Admin. Code § 20.285(g)). All VetHUB and non-VetHUB subcontractors must be listed on the PAR, whether payment is issued to the subcontractors or not.

10. OAG Terms and Conditions

See Attachment 1 OAG Terms and Conditions for this IFB.

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2161.htm http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2161.htm https://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?chapter=20&division=1&interface=VIEW_TAC&part=1&subchapter=D&title=34 https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/forms.php https://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?$locale=en_US&interface=VIEW_TAC_SUMMARY&queryAsDate=02%2F06%2F2026&recordId=214408 https://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?$locale=en_US&interface=VIEW_TAC_SUMMARY&queryAsDate=02%2F06%2F2026&recordId=214408 https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/forms.php https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/tpasscmblsearch/index.jsp https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/nigp/ mailto:texashubs@oag.texas.gov