2. Appendix B- Questions Template (1).xlsx

This file is an Appendix B Questions Template spreadsheet associated with the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Criminal Investigations' Invitation to Bid for the procurement of firearms and accessories. The solicitation seeks approximately 600 Glock handguns equipped with optics and tactical equipment, along with 2,322 firearm accessories including red-dot optical systems, weapon lights, holsters, magazines, and ankle holsters to support state law enforcement operations in Leon County. The question submission deadline is February 13, 2026, with sealed responses due by 3:30 PM Eastern Time on March 6, 2026, followed by a public opening at 3:45 PM the same day. An anticipated notice of intent to award is scheduled for March 24, 2026, with contract commencement upon purchase order issuance for a one-year term with no renewal options. All deliverables must be received within 120 calendar days of purchase order issuance.

The Department intends to award a single fixed-price contract to the responsive vendor submitting the lowest bid, with all costs included in unit pricing and no separate delivery or shipping fees permitted. No set-asides or special preferences are designated for small businesses, minorities, veterans, or disadvantaged enterprises, although the Award Preferences Form allows respondents to declare such certifications for potential use in tiebreaker scenarios. Respondents must possess a valid federal firearms license and comply with all applicable firearms regulations, and must submit the Mandatory Criteria Certification Form and PUR 7801 Vendor Certification Form certifying compliance with Florida statutory requirements including E-Verify registration and non-participation in Israel boycotts. The Department accepts trade-in firearms from existing inventory, which it will deliver to the contractor within 120 business days. Invoicing occurs only after final deliverable approval, with payment made in accordance with Florida Statutes section 215.422 and subject to a one percent transaction fee through MyFloridaMarketplace, contingent upon annual legislative appropriation.