Fort Pickett- Notch Big Shot Deluxe Kit

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs is soliciting bids for a Notch Big Shot Deluxe Kit for the Fort Pickett Fire Department under a Quick Quote (unsealed bid) procurement, with bids due September 23, 2026. Electronic proposals must be submitted through eVA; bidders must be registered in the eVA system to respond.

The kit comprises two 4-foot fiberglass poles, BIG SHOT head, 200 feet of Neon Plus 3mm line, throwline bag, 12oz and 10oz Notch throw weights, replacement BIG SHOT tubing, Notch Big Shot Trigger, and heavy-duty carrying case. Bid pricing must be submitted as firm unit prices for the complete, installation-ready kit with all freight and installation charges included; no extra charges are permitted. All equipment must carry a two-year warranty against defects in material and workmanship, and the contractor must provide operations and maintenance manuals with wiring diagrams and parts lists.

The solicitation employs a tiered award preference structure: DSBSD-certified micro businesses are preferred for bids up to $10,000, and DSBSD-certified small businesses are preferred for bids not exceeding $100,000, provided the purchasing agency determines the price is fair and reasonable. Otherwise, award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder regardless of size.

Bids remain valid for 30 days from submission unless withdrawn. Delivery notification must be provided 24 hours prior to delivery to coordinate building access and item verification. All invoices for payment must be submitted within 365 days of delivery and include 15 specified details (vendor name, address, phone, point of contact, invoice and contract numbers, itemized supplies with unit prices, and total amount owed). The procurement is subject to federal compliance requirements including the Build America Buy America Act, E-Verify participation for employers exceeding 50 employees with contracts over $50,000, and federal labor and environmental standards. Contractors must register and maintain electronic catalogs in eVA for term contracts, and all contracted employees must complete sexual harassment training through the Commonwealth of Virginia Learning Center.