Daniel Defense Rifle

The California Department of Justice is conducting an informal competitive procurement for 36 Daniel Defense DD4RIIIS 11.5 short-barreled rifles (SBRs). The specific procurement requires firearms with fully ambidextrous controls, a GRIP-N-RIP charging handle, a 10.5" RIS III M-LOK handguard, and an 11.5" government-profile barrel. To participate in this solicitation, vendors must hold a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL), a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), and a Dangerous Weapons Permit (DWP) to sell assault weapons and short-barrel rifles in California. Key procurement dates include an RFQ release on 11/15/2024, with questions due by 11/25/2024, answers released by 11/27/2024, and quotes due by 12/2/2024. The contract will be awarded on an "all or nothing" basis to the lowest responsible bidder, with the anticipated award date not specifically disclosed in the documentation.

The procurement includes set-aside considerations for Small Business (SB), Microbusiness (MB), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) vendors. While DVBE program requirements are waived for this solicitation, the DVBE incentive remains applicable. Out-of-state dealers must hold a valid FFL in their home state and will be required to ship weapons through a California dealer with a DWP. Pricing terms specify Net 45 days payment, and cash discounts will not be considered in award evaluation. Preferences are outlined for Small Business (SB), Non-Small Business (NVSA) with 25% SB subcontractor participation, and no substitutions to the specified goods are permitted. No specific incumbent vendors or precise budget ranges were explicitly detailed in the available documentation, though the procurement is for 36 specialized rifles with specific technical requirements.