Bars Lt/Capt

The state of Ohio is procuring Lieutenant and Captain bars, likely for law enforcement or military personnel, with a specific procurement list detailing twenty smaller Lieutenant Bars, ten 1" large Lieutenant Bars, and fifteen additional items. The contract opportunity, identified by the ID 6838dc3b3aa1240565022a08, was posted on May 29, 2025, with proposals due by June 13, 2025. Potential vendors must carefully review and complete the Affirmation and Disclosure Form, which requires comprehensive transparency about service and data location, including principal business location, service performance locations, and specific data storage sites. Contractors must affirm compliance with Ohio Executive Orders 2019-12D and 2022-02D, which prohibit offshore services and mandate divestment from Russian institutions. Vendors must disclose all subcontractor details and understand that failure to provide complete location information may result in contract award denial, with the state retaining the right to immediately terminate contracts if services are moved outside the United States without a signed waiver.

The contract opportunity appears to have specific restrictions related to service location, with clear prohibitions on offshore services and purchases from Russian institutions. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the executive orders emphasize protecting Ohio jobs and supporting local economic interests. The procurement seems focused on uniform or insignia-related equipment for law enforcement or military supervisory personnel, with a goal of supporting local workforce and maintaining strict compliance with state guidelines. No specific budget range or award value was provided in the available documents. Vendors must be prepared to demonstrate full compliance with Ohio's executive orders, including ongoing disclosure obligations and the ability to perform all services within the United States. The contract will require vendors to integrate with existing state procurement systems and understand the state's geopolitical stance regarding service and data location.