BCI Firearms Reference Collection RFQ vfinal Ohio Buys.pdf

Bureau of Criminal Investigations 1560 St. Rt. 56 London, OH 43140 www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov

Request for Quotations (RFQ)

RFQ # AGO-BCI-LAB-0925-34

Reference Collection Firearms

1.0. Purpose and Overview

The purpose of this request is to solicit responses for the selection of a vendor to supply the Ohio Attorney General’s Office (AGO) with various firearms for its reference collections.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is an elected official who is the Chief Law Officer for the State of Ohio and its agencies, boards and commissions, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1091. The office consists of about 1,600 employees in nearly 40 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws.

The Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) serves as Ohio’s crime lab and criminal-records keeper, and it offers expert, impartial investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Responders to this RFQ are referred to herein as “bidders,” “offerors,” “supplier,” or “vendors” and these references may be used interchangeably throughout this RFQ and have the same meaning.

2.0. Item List

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office seeks to purchase various firearms for the BCI reference collections.

Specific manufacture, models, and where available, item numbers are provided; no alternatives are allowed.

All items offered must be free from defects in materials and workmanship. All items shall be new. Used, refurbished, showroom, demonstrator, prototype, or discontinued models shall not be accepted.

The AGO is soliciting firm, fixed pricing for the items listed below.

Qty SKU / UPC Manufacturer Model Caliber

2 B2-K869-F024 Anderson Anderson AM-15 7.62x39mm w magpul Furniture 7.62x39mm

2 B2-K869-C025 Anderson Anderson AM-15 300 BLK Utility Rifle 300 BLK

1 Chapter 109 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-109

Qty SKU / UPC Manufacturer Model Caliber

1 B2-K869-A027 Anderson MFG Anderson AM-15 5.56 Utility 5.56x45mm

1 J131M2TT18LE Beretta Beretta 1301 Mod2 Tactical Semi-Auto 12- Gauge Shotgun Black 12 Gauge

1 J32CT11LE-BLK Beretta Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol 12 Gauge 18.5" LE Version, Black 12 Gauge

1 J92F300M Beretta Beretta 92FS 9mm 15rd 4.9" Pistol, Black 9mm Luger

1 CR6920MPS-B Colt Colt M4 Carbine 5.56x45mm

1 Daniel Defense DD5 V4 AR-10 308 WIN 308 Win

1 NBS-ROF-V7 Daniel Defense Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 5.56mm Semi- Automatic Rifle with 16 Inch Barrel and MFR

15.0 Rail

5.56x45mm

1 DE50BTS Desert Eagle 50 AE Black Tiger Stripes 50 AE

1 FN FN SCAR 15P 300 BLACKOUT sbt W/ SB

TACTICAL BRACE 300 BLK

1 995TS Hi-Point Hi-Point Firearms 995TS Carbine 9mm 16.5" Barrel 10-Rounds 9mm Luger

1 HP15R-556 Hi-Point Hi-Point HP-15 (Rifle) 5.56x45mm

1 HP15P-300BLK Hi-Point Hi-Point HP-15 300 Blackout 300 Blackout

1 HP15P-556 Hi-Point Hi-Point HP-15P (pistol variant) 5.56x45mm

1 KelTec Kel-Tec Sub 2000 CQB (Glock Mags) 9mm Luger

1 P50BLK Kel-Tec Kel-Tec P50 5.7 X 28 9.6" Barrel 50-Round 2 Mags 5.7x28mm

1 RFB18BLK LE Kel-Tec Kel-Tec RFB 7.62x51mm NATO (308 Win) Semi-Automatic Rifle with 18-inch Barrel

(LE)

308 Win

1 70904 Marlin Marlin 1894 Dark Series 357mag / 38sp 357 Mag

1 83001 Mossberg 990 Aftershock 12 Gauge

1 89012 Mossberg Mossberg MC2C 9mm 13 Round Capacity 9mm Luger

1 Palmetto State Armory

PSA JAKL 14.5" Rifle Length .308 1:10 Nitride Rearden QD MOE EPT F5 Stock Rifle, FDE

308 Win

1 51655171588 Palmetto State Armory

PSA Sabre-10A1 Forged 12.5" .308 Pistol w/Rifle Speed Gas Block and SBA-4 Brace, Moss Green

308 WIN

1 51655165819 Palmetto State Armory

PSA Sabre Forged 10.5" 300 BO with 10" QD Rail Pistol w/ SBA3 Brace and Sabre Grip

300 Blackout

2 BUN-360 Palmetto State Armory

3 Pack Of PSA AR-15 "Stealth" Stripped Lowers Multi-Cal

1 51655130468 Palmetto State Armory

PSA B5 2 Stage Nickel Boron Trigger Lower Build Kit with SOPMOD Stock, Black N/A

1 51655139771-A Palmetto State Armory

PSA JAKL 13.7" 5.56 1:7 Nitride MOE SL EPT F5 G2 Stock Rifle, FDE 5.56x45

1 51655115403 Palmetto State Armory

PSA AK-104 Triangle Side Folding Pistol with JL Billet Rail and Picatinny Railed Dust Cover 7.62x39

1 5165493400 Palmetto State Armory

PSA AR-15 16" Mid-Length 5.56 NATO 1/7 Nitride 13.5" Lightweight M-Lok MOE EPT Rifle w/MBUS Sight Set

5.56mm

1 FR16-300HBAR-15RPR Radical Firearms Radical Firearms RF-15 300 Blackout Milspec Rifle with 16 Inch Barrel 300 Blackout

1 FR16-7.62X39HBAR-

15RPR Radical Firearms

Radical Firearms RF-15 Milspec 7.62x39mm Semi-Auto Rifle with 15-Inch Free Float Rail

7.62x39mm

1 FR16-300HBAR-15RPR Radical Firearms Radical Firearms RF-15 Socom 5.56 NATO AR-15 Rifle with 15-Inch RPR Free-Float Rail 5.56x45mm

1 7-36676-08522-4 Ruger Ruger AR-556 MPR 450 Bushmaster 450 Bush

1 7-36676-08532-3 Ruger Ruger AR-556 MPR 350 Legend 350 Legend

1 40149 Ruger Ruger MKIV 22/45 Tactical Threaded 22 LR

1 3810 Ruger Security - 9 9mm Luger

1 19122 Ruger Ruger PC Carbine 9mm Chassis Model with Free-Float Handguard 9mm Luger

1 8555 Ruger Ruger AR-556 MPR 300 Blackout Rifle 300 Blackout

1 16401 Ruger Ruger-57 5.7x28mm Full-Size Pistol 5.7x28mm

1 70478 Ruger / Marlin SBL 1895 .45-70 Govt 45-70

1 WRSPEAR-HYP-762-13B-

SBR Sig Sauer MCX-SPEAR, 7.62X51, 13", SBR, COY 308 Win

1 211F-9-GTO-B-RXSL Sig Sauer Sig Sauer P211-GTO RXSL 21+1 9mm w/ ROMEO-X PRO Optic 9mm Luger

1 WRMCX-556N-11B-LT-

SBR Sig Sauer Sig MCX Spear LT 11.5" 5.56 SBR Black 5.56

1 WRMCX-300B-9B-LT-SBR Sig Sauer MCX-SPEAR LT, 300 BLK, 9", SBR, BLACK 300 BLK

1 WRMCX-762R-16B-LT Sig Sauer MCX-SPEAR LT, 7.62X39, 16", RIFLE, BLACK 7.62x39

1 WRMCX-556N-16B-LT Sig Sauer MCX-SPEAR LT, 5.56, 16", RIFLE, BLACK 5.56

1 WRM400-556N-16B-PRO Sig Sauer M400 PRO, 5.56, 16", BLACK 5.56

1 365FLUX-9-BXR3-RXSL Sig Sauer P365 - Flux w optic 9mm Luger

1 320FLUX-9-LEGION Sig Sauer Sig Sauer P320 Flux Legion Grey 9mm 3.9" Barrel 30-Rounds 9mm Luger

1 WR716I-16B LE Sig Sauer Sig Sauer 716i LE 7.62x51mm

1 WRM400-556N-16B-PRO

LE Sig Sauer Sig Sauer M400 Pro LE 5.56x45mm

1 W320CA-9-BXR3-PRO-

RXX LE Sig Sauer Sig Sauer P320 PRO RXP Carry 9mm Pistol w/ ROMEO1 Pro Sight (LE) 9mm Luger

1 11600 LE Smith & Wesson Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Tactical 5.56x45mm

1 Springfield Armory Springfield Echelon, 9mm, 4" Barrel, 1-15rd and 3-17rd Magazines, Viridian RFX11 Green Dot, Black, Pistol

9mm Luger

1 EC9459B-3D-FL LE Springfield Armory Springfield Echelon 9mm Pistol with 3-Dot Tritium Sights (LE) 9mm Luger

1 PH9119AOS-FL LE Springfield Armory Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy 9mm 20+1 Black Double-Stack Optic Ready Firstline Pistol 5 inch

9mm Luger

1 HL916556Y-FL LE Springfield Armory Springfield Hellion Bullpup LE 5.56x45mm

1 Staccato Staccato HD P4.5 w/ Trijicon SRO 9mm Luger

1 1GX4CRP941 Taurus Taurus GX4 Carry 9mm 3.7" Barrel 15- Rounds 2-Magazines Optics Ready 9mm Luger

1 725327941965 Taurus Taurus TX22 Gen 2 TORO .22 LR 4.6" Barrel 22-Rounds 22 LR

1 VF4H-0026 Volquartsen Battleworn Mamba-TF 6” Volthane Grips 22 LR

1 2851237LE Walther Walther PDP Full-Size 9mm Optics Ready Pistol with 4 Inch Barrel, Tritium Sights 9mm Luger

1 "723364200885" Walther - Colt WALTHER COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL

1911-22 22LR

2.1. Delivery

Delivery shall be destination prepaid and allowed. Items shall be delivered to the Bureau of Criminal Investigations located at 1560 St. Rt. 56 SW, London, OH 43140.

By the terms of the ARPA Grant used to fund these purchases, all orders resulting from this RFQ must be completed, meaning the items must be delivered no later than the grant expiration date of December 31, 2025.

2.3. Damaged Items

The contractor shall be responsible for repairing or replacing any items or components received in damaged condition at no cost to the AGO. This includes all delivery/transportation costs for returning non-functional items to the contractor for replacement.

2.4. Warranty

The contractor shall provide the standard manufacturer’s warranty on all parts and equipment provided.

During the warranty period, the contractor shall provide any replacement parts and repair service at no additional cost to the AGO. The warranty shall commence upon delivery and acceptance of the equipment by the AGO.

3.0. Vendor Quote Content and Submission

Vendors must provide information and responses as directed within the Ohio Buys Questionnaire and Item Grid. All responses to this RFQ must include the information listed below to ensure the quote submission is considered for this opportunity. Any material deviation from the format or information below or within Ohio Buys may result in rejection of a response.

The vendor’s responses to the information requested will allow for a well-defined comparison of the bids received. Quotes must be valid for no less than 60 days from the quote due date.

1. Item Grid. The vendor must complete the Item Grid, by entering its unit price for each line.

2. Terms and Conditions. Vendors must review the RFQ and the Ohio Attorney General Goods Terms and Conditions and within the Questionnaire must identify and attach any vendor assumptions or exceptions to the Terms and Conditions within the vendor’s quote.

All responses must be submitted online via Ohio Buys no later than the date listed in the Calendar of Events.

When submitting bid files, vendors should note the following:

• All attachments should be in a searchable PDF format, unless directed differently by this document.

o When directed, other file types may be attached but only the following file extensions will be allowed: .docx, .xlsx, .zip.

The AGO has the discretion to select a vendor and to reject responses that are not in the best interest of the AGO, or to cancel this solicitation. The AGO may waive minor defects and/or request clarifications in the responses if doing so does not materially deviate from the specifications or otherwise create an unfair competitive advantage. Any response, revision, improper marking, or amendment to a response or submission may be disqualified

The AGO will not be liable for any costs incurred by a vendor in responding to this solicitation, regardless of whether the AGO awards any contract(s) through this process, decides to cancel this solicitation for any reason, or issues another solicitation if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the AGO to do so.

The AGO reserves the right to negotiate all terms associated with this solicitation. It is entirely within the discretion of the AGO to permit negotiations. A vendor must not submit a response assuming that there will be an opportunity to negotiate any aspect of the response. The AGO is free to limit the negotiations to particular aspects of any response. Vendors should not base their pricing on the assumption of long-term financing by the AGO that extends beyond the current biennium, which ends June 30, 2027.

Awards will be made to the vendors that offer the lowest priced responsible and responsive submissions.

4.0. Calendar of Events

• RFQ issued date: September 25, 2025

• Inquiry Period Begins September 25, 2025

• Inquiry Deadline October 2, 2025, 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time

• Quote due date: October 10, 2025, 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time

5.0. Communication and Inquiries

Unless the AGO advises differently, all contact is to be in writing using the Ohio Buys website. Ohio Buys provides the primary platform for Supplier partners to engage in procurement activities with the State of Ohio. For additional information on using Ohio Buys follow the link provided below:

• Ohio Buys for Suppliers

All inquiries and responses will be posted to the Ohio Buys website. The due date for any inquiry within the intent and scope of this solicitation must be received by the date listed in the Calendar of Events.

Vendors may make inquiries regarding this solicitation any time during the inquiry period listed in the Calendar of Events and Deadlines. To make an inquiry, vendors must login to Ohio Buys, navigate to the solicitation, open the inquiry tab, and submit their inquiry. Vendors will not receive a personalized e-mail response to their question, nor will they receive notification when the question has been answered.

Vendors may view inquiries and responses on the Ohio Buys Public Solicitations page by opening the Solicitation Overview and navigating to the inquiries section of that page.

If Vendors experience technical difficulties accessing the Ohio Buys website where the solicitation and its related documents are published, they may contact the Ohio Shared Services Help Desk through one of the options listed here:

• Email OBM.ContactCenter@obm.ohio.gov and put "Ohio Buys" in the subject line.

• Phone 614-338-4781 or 1-877-644-6771.

6.0. Terms and Conditions

The selected vendor may not ship any items to the AGO, and no work may commence until the selected vendor receives an AGO purchase order and, if determined by the AGO, an AGO contract as well as all other applicable agreements are executed.

The AGO Attachment – Goods Terms and Conditions is included with this RFQ. The RFQ and, unless otherwise determined by the AGO, the Attachment constitute the terms and conditions for this AGO purchase. Vendors must review the RFQ and Goods and Conditions and must identify any exceptions to the Terms and Conditions and/or state if the vendor holds a current contract with the AGO and the AGO contract number in the vendor’s response.

If exceptions are not noted in the response, the vendor stipulates the vendor’s acceptance of the Goods Terms and Conditions and RFQ requirements.

Additionally, the selected vendor(s) may be required to sign various AGO forms and/or agree to comply with certain requirements prior to commencement of work.

Once the selected vendor reports to the AGO, all work will be conducted in accordance with AGO policies, procedures, coding standards, and best practices as instructed by the AGO.

https://procure.ohio.gov/bidders-and-suppliers/resources/01_selling+to+the+state mailto:OBM.ContactCenter@obm.ohio.gov

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is subject to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 149, known as the Ohio Public Records Act. Consequently, the Offeror understands that all documents submitted in response to this RFQ are considered public records and will be released when a public records request is made by anyone, including news media, competitors, or other interested parties, in accordance with the law. If you contend that certain clearly marked portions of your response constitute an exception to Ohio's public records law, you must submit your legal basis in support of that assertion with your response. The legal basis must include the Ohio statute that applies to exempt that specific information and a description of why that specific information is covered by the cited statute.

If a public records request is made for any portion of the documents that you have submitted and you have not clearly marked such documents as information constituting an exception to Ohio's public records law, your information will be released immediately. If a public records request is made for such information and you have clearly marked portions of your response as information constituting an exception to Ohio's public records law, and you have submitted the legal basis supporting such claim, the AGO will release a redacted version of your information to the requester and notify you that a request was made and that a redacted version of your response was released. Should the requester indicate that the redacted version is not sufficient for their purposes, you then will be immediately responsible for obtaining an order from a Franklin County, Ohio Court of Common Pleas enjoining release of your clearly marked information constituting an exception to Ohio's public records law.

If a public records request is made for such information and you have clearly marked portions of your response as information constituting an exception to Ohio's public records law, but you have not submitted the legal basis supporting such claim, the AGO will release your information to the requester and notify you that a request was made and that your response was released. Do not mark your entire response/submittal as information constituting an exception to Ohio's public records law. If your entire response/submittal is so marked, the AGO will not consider your offer.

The terms and conditions of this solicitation are subject to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.27 - State Contracts

- Invalid Terms and Conditions. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 9.27, the AGO is prohibited, among other things, from including provisions by which the AGO agrees to indemnify and hold harmless a vendor. These provisions, if added to an agreement, are immediately unenforceable. Vendors must not include prohibited terms subject to Ohio Revised Code Section 9.27 in their standard terms and conditions, manufacturer warranties, and applicable warranty services.

The selected shall be engaged by the AGO solely on an independent contractor basis, and the vendor shall therefore be responsible for all the vendor’s business expenses, including, but not limited to, employees’ wages and salaries, insurance of every type and description, and all business and personal taxes, including income and Social Security taxes and contributions for Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Compensation coverage, if any.