Body Armor _ CancellationNotice.pdf

This is a Cancellation Notice issued by the State of Georgia Department of Corrections regarding a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Body Armor Equipment, solicitation number GDC0001071. The solicitation was originally posted on August 10, 2023, and cancelled on September 19, 2023, by Issuing Officer Marcia Primus. The purpose of the original solicitation was to establish one or more open agency contracts allowing the State Entity to purchase body armor equipment, with an anticipated initial purchase of approximately 100 units of each item to outfit officers throughout the state. Following the initial purchase, additional equipment would be procured on an as-needed basis with quantities to be determined at a later date. All delivery costs to any Georgia Department of Corrections facility within the state were required to be included in the pricing for each line item.

The solicitation was cancelled due to the need to redevelop requirements. The state indicated that if it elects to conduct a new solicitation, all suppliers will be required to respond to new bid forms and requirements for consideration of award. Materials submitted under the current solicitation will remain closed pending completion of the subsequent rebid process. Upon issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award for any future solicitation, procurement records will be made available in accordance with Section I.6 of the Georgia Procurement Manual regarding public access to procurement information. The original solicitation had been updated multiple times, including Addendum No. 1 posted on August 22, 2023, which clarified specifications for riot helmets with face shields and extended the bid closing date.