Analysis of Firearms Evidence (Comparison)

The State of Georgia, through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is issuing an electronic Request for Quotes (eRFQ) to establish a contract for Analysis of Firearms Evidence (Comparison) services pursuant to the State Purchasing Act (O.C.G.A. 50-5-50 et seq.). This procurement seeks qualified suppliers capable of providing forensic firearms evidence comparison analysis to support the investigative and evidentiary needs of the state entity. The eRFQ was posted on March 24, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 24, 2026, allowing potential vendors thirty days to prepare and submit their quotes. While the solicitation document does not explicitly detail specific deliverables, key performance objectives, required qualifications, or evaluation criteria in the information provided, interested parties should expect that successful vendors will need to demonstrate expertise in ballistics analysis, comparison microscopy, and forensic firearms examination in accordance with established scientific and legal standards. Prospective bidders are advised to review the complete eRFQ documentation to understand all technical requirements, quality assurance protocols, and performance metrics that will guide vendor selection.

The solicitation document provided does not specify set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendor information, or existing infrastructure and technology integration requirements. Additionally, the award value or budget range for this firearms evidence analysis contract has not been disclosed in the available documentation. Interested vendors should obtain the complete eRFQ solicitation package from the appropriate Georgia state procurement portal or contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation directly to access all contractual terms, specifications, evaluation methodologies, and potential contract values. Organizations interested in competing for this opportunity should ensure they meet all applicable licensing, certification, and professional qualification requirements for forensic firearms analysis before submitting their quotes by the April 24, 2026 deadline.