50-2627004 Fire and EMS Training Equipment and Simulators Additional Manufacturers IT Sourcing Event

The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) is requesting bids on Fire and EMS Training Equipment and Simulators under IFB 50-2627004, with sealed offers due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This is an "Additional Manufacturers" procurement to establish multiple-vendor term contracts for product lines not previously awarded under solicitation 50-2425022, serving all fifty-eight North Carolina community colleges on an as-needed basis.

The solicitation divides into two categories: Category A (Fire Training Props and Simulators) and Category B (EMS Training Equipment and Simulators). Vendors must offer comprehensive, new, unused, and currently produced product lines from manufacturers not previously awarded contracts. Bidders must be authorized resellers or distributors and must provide manufacturer authorization statements with proposals. Specified manufacturers include Lion, Firehouse Fabricators, FAAC Incorporated, and Symtech for fire equipment; DiaMedical, Education Management Solutions, and FAAC Incorporated for EMS equipment.

Pricing is structured as a percentage discount off Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) or manufacturer's current published pricing, with delivery Free-On-Board (FOB) Destination within thirty calendar days of purchase order receipt. Vendors may propose volume or tier discounts and rebates applied at purchase. All equipment must include annual maintenance coverage for at least one additional year beyond the initial manufacturer warranty, with annual maintenance fee increases not to exceed 5% per year.

The initial contract term runs from award date through May 31, 2029, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. Award will use Best Value Analysis—Lowest Price Technically Acceptable—evaluating breadth of product lines, discount percentage off MSRP, quantity, quality, delivery, service, and geographical coverage. Questions are due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. No mandatory pre-bid conference or site visit is required.