DNR - Rifle Chamber Checkers

The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for 2,000 packs of 10 air rifle flags with logos and "One Per Student" stickers for use in firearms courses, with responses due September 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. A 12% preference applies to certified Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged, and Veteran-Owned businesses, and a 6% preference applies to eligible DEED/DHS providers under Minnesota statutes.

The procurement calls for 20,000 individual flags total, each measuring 40 inches with a chamber cord, fabricated from blaze orange plastic with black ink logo printing. Bidders must certify they are either original manufacturers or authorized dealers; authorized dealers must submit supporting documentation such as manufacturer letters or OEM authorized dealer listings. All artwork, negatives, plates, and color separations become DNR property and must be returned within two weeks of project completion. Specifications are detailed in Exhibit C of the contract document.

Delivery is required by September 30, 2026, or the soonest available date thereafter, to DNR headquarters at 15011 State Highway 115, Building 2-204, Little Falls, Minnesota 56345-4173. The contractor must contact the delivery site 72 hours prior to arrival; standard delivery hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The contract term runs from September 18, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with no extension permitted. All costs, including shipping, duties, customs fees, permits, and brokerage fees, must be incorporated into unit pricing quoted in United States currency. Payment terms are Net 30 days following receipt of an undisputed invoice or delivery of goods, whichever is later.

Bidders must submit pricing directly in SWIFT at the unit line level and should provide supporting catalogs, online catalog addresses, or price lists. Questions are due September 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST to sheri.karpenko@state.mn.us. Responses must remain firm for 90 days. Responses containing unexplained alterations or erasures to pricing may be rejected. Non-electronic and email submissions will not be accepted.