DCI-SOCOM-Training Munitions-AP

The State of Illinois is soliciting bids on training munitions for SOCOM (Special Operations Command) under solicitation DCI-SOCOM-Training Munitions-AP, with proposals due August 3, 2026.

The opportunity requires execution of the State of Illinois Standard Certifications V.18.1 (posted July 29, 2026), which imposes 33 mandatory compliance areas including civil rights compliance, absence of criminal convictions related to bribery and felonies, non-delinquency of state debt, environmental compliance, drug-free workplace provisions, lobbying restrictions, and political contribution limitations. Vendors must certify legal authorization to conduct business in Illinois, non-participation in bid-rigging or collusion, employment opportunity and anti-discrimination compliance, and remittance of applicable state taxes. Non-compliance triggers contract voidance by operation of law or state discretion, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, and civil or criminal penalties. Identical certifications must appear in all subcontracts, and vendors must report suspected anti-competitive practices to the Illinois Attorney General and Chief Procurement Officer.

Performance is subject to the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions V.20.1, which establish payment under the State Prompt Payment Act with invoices due by July 31 for work completed through June 30 each year. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, plus worker's compensation insurance as required by law. The State retains sole and exclusive ownership of all work product as work-for-hire. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds; the State may suspend or terminate with thirty days' notice for convenience or immediately for material breach. Prevailing wage requirements and equal opportunity requirements established by the Illinois Department of Human Rights apply where applicable. Subcontractors require prior written approval.