23NC Night Vision Goggles

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Northcentral Region is seeking competitive bids for 15 sets of night vision goggles, specifically requesting PVS-14, gen 3, white phosphor night vision goggles or comparable models. The procurement covers equipment with a minimum field of merit (FOM) of 2300 for L3 tubes and requires essential accessories including a padded storage pouch, lens cap, eyecup, sacrificial window/lens, demist shields, tethering cord, helmet/head mount adapter, product manual, and lens cloth. Bidders proposing alternative models must obtain prior approval from the Project Manager to ensure compliance with specifications. The contract opportunity is open to vendors serving Lycoming County and Juniata Terrace Borough in Pennsylvania, with a bid submission deadline of January 25, 2024. Technical questions should be directed to Lt. Mike Steingraber, while procurement process inquiries should be addressed to the Contracts and Procurement division. Delivery of the night vision goggle kits is required by March 15, 2024, to the Northcentral Region office.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete various certifications including a Lobbying Certification, Reciprocal Limitations Act information, and an Iran Free Procurement Certification. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with potential flexibility to award by line item if deemed in the best interest of the state. Contractors must comply with Pennsylvania's Worker Protection requirements, including adherence to state labor and workplace safety laws. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 15 night vision goggle sets with accompanying accessories. The contract will commence upon execution of the purchase order and continue until complete delivery and acceptance of the awarded items. Bidders must provide pricing that will be incorporated directly into the resulting contract, with an expectation of maintaining the quoted prices throughout the procurement process.