23I&E Flintlock Muzzleloaders Re-bid

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is requesting bids on flintlock muzzleloaders for use as teaching aids in Pennsylvania Basic Hunter-Trapper Education classes under a re-bid solicitation, with bids due October 30, 2026. The Reciprocal Limitations Act applies; Pennsylvania resident-bidder preference and state-of-manufacture disclosure are mandatory for all bids exceeding $10,000.

The scope calls for 27 flintlock muzzleloaders (quantity noted as estimated and subject to variation based on agency demand) with flexibility in manufacturer and model selection. Preferred models are the Lyman/Investram Deerstalker and Traditions Deerhunter, both in .50 caliber with hardwood stocks and 24-inch barrels. Bidders must factor all freight and shipping costs into bid prices.

All bidders must be registered in Pennsylvania's Vendor Master file and comply with lobbying disclosures and Iran Free Procurement certifications. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's SRM system; no pre-bid conference is scheduled.

The Commonwealth will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award by line item. The contract term extends until complete delivery and acceptance, expiration of any warranty period, payment receipt, or an expiration date identified in the Purchase Order, with the Commonwealth able to extend any single term for up to three months.

The specification and terms-and-conditions documents do not identify an incumbent contractor, estimated contract value, or specific evaluation criteria beyond lowest-responsive-and-responsible-bidder selection.