Body Armor

This is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Maryland Department of General Services Office of State Procurement for Body Armor and Protective Wear. The IFB seeks to establish a statewide contract for Safariland, Second Chance, and Point Blank branded products at a firm fixed discount off the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The contract will have a three-year base period with two one-year option periods. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications including three years of experience providing these products to state, county or local jurisdictions, adherence to specifications, and being an authorized seller of at least one of the three required brands. Bids are due by November 1, 2024 at 2:00pm Eastern Time, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest price. The State does not guarantee any minimum or maximum order quantities under this IDIQ contract.

There is no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goal for this procurement. The contract will be funded using state funds, not federal funds. Successful bidders must agree to pay a one percent electronic transaction fee on all sales under the contract. The prior contract information, including pricing, set-asides, and the latest contract amendment extending the term through December 31, 2024, have been provided as attachments. The contract is available for use by Maryland state and local government agencies, as well as other public and quasi-public entities that receive state funding and are tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3).