Bomb Suit and Helmet- EOD 9N

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on behalf of the Department of Public Safety for the one-time purchase of one EOD 9N Bomb Suit with integrated Helmet system. The equipment must meet comprehensive technical specifications including V50 fragmentation protection per NIJ Standard 0117.01, integrated audio with hearing protection up to 95 dBA, dual LED white lighting, chemical protective undergarment compatibility, foot fragmentation protection, hydration system compatibility with a 2L water bladder, battery power systems with low-battery warnings, integrated communications compatibility, environmental awareness system with omni-directional microphones, interchangeable chin cups, helmet ventilation with turbo feature, and documented spare parts availability. Responses must be submitted through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) e-procurement system by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with questions permitted up to 48 hours prior to closure. The delivery location is the Department of Public Safety Fire Marshals Office at 45 Commerce Drive, Suite 1, Augusta, Maine 04330, with immediate delivery required at the vendor's estimated calendar days from contract award. Pricing must be quoted on an FOB Destination basis, including all shipping charges to the delivery location, with payment anticipated on net 30 terms upon receipt of accurate invoices. Award will be made to the lowest-priced qualified bidder meeting all posted specifications, evaluated on a best-value basis, and the State reserves the right to negotiate with the successful bidder, not to make an award, and to purchase additional units at the bid price for six months following the official award.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it identify any disadvantaged enterprise preferences. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the solicitation documentation. Bidders must submit the Bid Cover Page and Responsible Bidder Form (Appendix A), manufacturer literature and equivalency documentation for any alternate items, warranty information, and a cost response via VSS. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes and requests quotations without these taxes. All bid submissions become public records under the Maine Freedom of Access Act following award announcement, with provisions for bidders to claim confidentiality with supporting legal authority. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the solicitation materials provided.