CTS Less Lethal Products to Create a Master Agreement

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 to establish a Master Agreement for less lethal products manufactured by Combined Tactical Systems (CTS). The procurement seeks competitive quotations for 40 distinct line items, including 40MM ammunition in multiple configurations (powder, sponge, frangible impact, and inert rounds), flash bang and smoke grenades, CS and OC tear gas canisters in various configurations, and a 40MM single shot launcher. Estimated annual usage ranges from 10 units for the launcher to 400 rounds for specific ammunition types. Quotations must be submitted through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service (VSS) electronic procurement system by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, March 23, 2026. All quotations must include firm pricing on an FOB Destination basis with all shipping costs included, and prices must remain guaranteed for a minimum of one year into the initial contract period. Bidders are required to submit quotations on all items to be considered for award, though equivalent items may be proposed with supporting documentation for departmental approval. The anticipated contract period runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending through March 31, 2031.

The solicitation does not reference any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific types of organizations. Essential bid documents include manufacturer quotes with part numbers and warranty information, a completed Bid Cover Page and Responsible Bidder Form (Appendix A), municipality and political subdivision participation certification (Appendix D), and Master Agreement vendor contact and contract signor information (Appendix E). The State reserves the right to make a single award to the lowest-priced qualified bidder meeting all specifications and requirements, and reserves the right to decline award to any bidder with documented poor performance or terminated contracts within the previous five years. The solicitation anticipates net 30 payment terms upon receipt of compliant invoices. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation materials. No formal bidders' conference or site visit is scheduled for this procurement.