DOC CRST Long Rifles

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, Corrections Rifle Specialist Team (CRST) is soliciting bids for the procurement of twenty-five (25) custom long-range rifles and accessories to replace current operational equipment. This is a one-time purchase conducted exclusively through electronic bidding via the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal, with a bid due date of May 1, 2026. The procurement requires manufacturer-specific components with no acceptable substitutions, including K&P barrel blanks, Kelbly Nanook actions, American Rifle Company scope rings, Trigger Tech triggers, LRI products, McMillan stocks, Accuracy International magazines, and Cerakote finishing services; all items must be new, unused, and factory-produced. Delivery is required to the Central Armory in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, and pricing must be all-inclusive, covering labor, materials, equipment, packaging, and F.O.B. Destination delivery within thirty days of the effective date. All bidders must possess a Federal Firearm's License, Pennsylvania Firearm's License, and authorization to sell to Pennsylvania law enforcement, with copies of these credentials required in the bid submission. Questions must be submitted in writing at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to bid closing to the Issuing Officer, Stan Pakoskey, and all responses will be posted as addenda on the eMarketplace. The Commonwealth will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though it reserves the right to award by line item and adjust quantities based on actual operational requirements.

Bidders must be registered in Pennsylvania's Vendor Master file and comply with all state and federal regulatory requirements, including lobbying certifications, Iran Free Procurement certifications, and reciprocal limitations act compliance. Additionally, all contractors must submit the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) to demonstrate compliance with Pennsylvania labor and workforce safety laws, including the Prevailing Wage Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Construction Workplace Misclassification Act; vendors must also be verified as not appearing on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry's public non-compliance list prior to contract award. Contractors are required to maintain workers' compensation and public liability insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. The contract type is an Established Price Contract that commences upon issuance of a fully executed purchase order and continues until complete delivery and acceptance of items, expiration of any warranty period, and payment completion, with the Commonwealth retaining the right to extend any single term for up to three months under the same conditions. No specific budget range or award value is identified in the solicitation materials.