DNR_-_Rifle_Chamber_Checkers.pdf
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- DNR - Rifle Chamber Checkers
- Solicitation number
- 2000018689
- Issued by
- Minnesota
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This is a formal Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the procurement of rifle chamber safety flags. The State seeks to purchase 2,000 packs containing 10 air rifle flags each, totaling 20,000 individual flags, to be used in firearms courses throughout Minnesota. Each flag must include a logo and stickers stating "One Per Student." Prospective bidders must submit responses through the Supplier Portal no later than September 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. The solicitation period opened on September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM CDT. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Sheri Karpenko at sheri.karpenko@state.mn.us no later than September 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with responses provided via addendum. The delivery deadline is September 30, 2026, with shipment to DNR ENF Camp Ripley in Little Falls, Minnesota. The specifications for the rifle chamber checkers are detailed in Exhibit C of the sample contract document.
Bidders must provide pricing on a per-unit basis for the 2,000 packs. The State reserves the right to use any contract resulting from this solicitation. Bidders are encouraged to identify whether their business qualifies as a small business under Minnesota Office of Small Business Procurement Program (SBCP) size standards, or as a minority-owned, women-owned, disability-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, or economically disadvantaged business, as such certification may provide eligibility for state procurement preferences. All required attachments, including specifications and terms and conditions, must be uploaded with the response; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Supplier Portal; non-electronic and email responses will not be accepted.
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Event Description THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR BID. Non-electronic and e-mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted in the Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details.
The State of Minnesota (State) is seeking to purchase 2000 packs of 10 air rifle flags with logo and stickers that say “One Per Student” to be used in firearms course in Minnesota.
The Contractor(s) must be able to provide the rifle chamber checkers listed in Exhibit C of the Contract document. The State reserves the right to use any Contract that may result from this Solicitation.
SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective Responders regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to sheri.karpenko@state.mn.us no later than September 14, 2026, 2:00 PM CST. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the Buyer listed above may result in rejection of the response.
IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 1 FOR ASSISTANCE
General Comments
* REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE:
1. RFB Content
2. RFB Attachments (this document needs to be filled out and uploaded back into SWIFT)
3. RFB Sample Contract (specs within, under section Exhibit C)
If problems arise, please contact the buyer Sheri Karpenko by email at sheri.karpenko@state.mn.us before the due date/time.
General Questions Question Ideal Response
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Is your business based in Minnesota and considered small according to the OSP small business size standards? The link below provides size standard requirements. Please note (all web addresses can be copied and pasted into a web browser for further review) https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/size/
And:
Is your business a for-profit business that is majority owned, operated and controlled by:
• a racial minority,
• a woman,
• a person with a substantial physical disability,
• a veteran or service-disabled veteran, or is your business
• located in, or the owner lives in, an economically disadvantaged county?
( http://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/ed/counties )
If your company meets these basic criteria, it may be eligible for certification in the state’s Small Business Procurement Program. For more information on eligibility requirements please visit https://sbcp.mn.gov/.
You can also contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at
Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Karpenko,Sheri A Phone: 651/259-5461 Fax #:
Email: Sheri.Karpenko@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018689 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR - Rifle Chamber Checkers Start Time Finish Time
09/08/2026 11:59:00 CDT 09/16/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
In order to participate in this event YOU MUST BE REGISTERED as either a bidder or a supplier.
Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for further information.
• Do you believe your company meets the criteria listed above?
• Your response to this question is for informational purposes only. If you select YES, and are not certified, a member of the Office of Equity in Procurement will contact you to provide additional information regarding the State’s Small Business Procurement Program. (Responders must select Yes or No to continue submitting their response.)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Upload all required or requested attachments here.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.
Your bid will need to be edited online to include attachment responses.
Response Comments
If you fail to upload attachments requested in the solicitation, your response may be disqualified. Have you uploaded the required or requested attachments? (Yes / No)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Karpenko,Sheri A Phone: 651/259-5461 Fax #:
Email: Sheri.Karpenko@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018689 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR - Rifle Chamber Checkers Start Time Finish Time
09/08/2026 11:59:00 CDT 09/16/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details No Bid:
Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 2000 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 2000 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Rifle Chamber Safe Flags Total Quantity will be 20,000, packaged in pack of 10 according to the attached specifications within the SAMPLE Contract in Exhibit C
Question Response What is the price per unit?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Karpenko,Sheri A Phone: 651/259-5461 Fax #:
Email: Sheri.Karpenko@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018689 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR - Rifle Chamber Checkers Start Time Finish Time
09/08/2026 11:59:00 CDT 09/16/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Bidder Information Firm Name:
Name: Signature: Date:
Phone #: Fax #:
Street Address:
City & State: Zip Code:
Email:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Karpenko,Sheri A Phone: 651/259-5461 Fax #:
Email: Sheri.Karpenko@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018689 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR - Rifle Chamber Checkers Start Time Finish Time
09/08/2026 11:59:00 CDT 09/16/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 2000 UOM: EACH Description: Rifle Chamber Safe Flags Total Quantity will be 20,000, packaged in pack of 10 according to the attached specifications within the SAMPLE Contract in Exhibit C
Item Specifications
Manufacturer:
Mfg Item ID:
Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:
Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:
Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:
Item Size: Item Color:
Shipping Information
Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR ENF CAMP RIPLEY
15011 STATE HWY 115
BLDG 2-204
LITTLE FALLS MN 56345-4173
United States
Quantity: 2000 Due Date: 09/30/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via: Ground
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Karpenko,Sheri A Phone: 651/259-5461 Fax #:
Email: Sheri.Karpenko@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018689 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR - Rifle Chamber Checkers Start Time Finish Time
09/08/2026 11:59:00 CDT 09/16/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix B - Terms & Conditions
1. Please review the attached Terms and Conditions attached to the event.
Last Updated: 12/24/2018
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Karpenko,Sheri A Phone: 651/259-5461 Fax #:
Email: Sheri.Karpenko@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018689 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR - Rifle Chamber Checkers Start Time Finish Time
09/08/2026 11:59:00 CDT 09/16/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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