bid-191-25-award.pdf

This is a Bid Summary and Award document issued by the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement Support Services, for the New Hampshire State Police. The procurement (Bid No. 191-25) sought six units of MSA Gallet LH 350 Helicopter Helmets in Nato Green along with comprehensive accessories including NVG Quick Release Adapters, Zeta Liners, Bose A30 ANC/Bluetooth Headsets with helmet modification kits, and Viper 5" Amplified Electret microphones. The bid was distributed on May 7, 2025, with a firm submission deadline of May 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Three solicitations were received from bidders, with only one sourced NIGP vendor participating. The contract award was made to Merit Apparel Co., Inc., as the lowest-cost bidder meeting all specifications and delivering the award by the standard 30-day delivery requirement.

Merit Apparel Co., Inc. was selected with a total contract value of $32,676.00, compared to the alternative bid of $30,570.00. The award breakdown includes helmet units at $3,275.00 each ($19,650.00 total), NVG Quick Release adapters at $149.00 each ($894.00 total), Zeta Liners at $99.00 each ($594.00 total), Bose A30 headsets at $1,299.00 each ($7,794.00 total), helmet modification kits at $425.00 each ($2,550.00 total), and Viper microphones at $199.00 each ($1,194.00 total). Payment will be processed via ACH with FOB delivery to the New Hampshire State Police at 33 Hazen Drive in Concord, NH. The vendor has been confirmed not to be debarred or suspended through SAM.gov. Tiger Performance, the original quoted vendor, did not submit a bid despite follow-up contact attempts.