FY27 Backpacks and Tactical Gear

The Texas Office of the Attorney General is requesting bids on backpacks and tactical gear under IFB 302-27-254618, with responses due October 15, 2026. Addendum 1, issued October 1, 2026, extended the deadline by one day from October 14 and reformatted Section 4 (Definitions) for clarity; respondents must acknowledge receipt of the addendum with their submission.

Vendors must submit official quotes with delivery schedules after receipt of order (ARO) and complete the mandatory BidTable pricing sheet. Responses must meet or exceed reference brand and general specification requirements detailed in Attachment 2-Specifications. A Texas product and service preference applies under Form I; vendors claiming preference eligibility must provide supporting documentation validating qualification for preferential consideration.

Vendor eligibility requires Texas Bidder certification, suspension and debarment compliance, E-Verify enrollment, and compliance with Texas Government Code child support and tax exemption provisions. Workers' compensation insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and commercial general liability insurance of $2,000,000 general aggregate through A.M. Best "A"-rated carriers are mandatory. Contractors indemnify the state for general liability, intellectual property infringement, and warranty breaches; the Agency's liability is limited to direct damages, excluding consequential or punitive damages. All work product and intellectual property rights vest in the State of Texas upon contract termination or expiration. The contract is subject to availability of state funding and may be terminated by the Agency with thirty days' notice or immediately for cause. Cybersecurity training compliance and prohibition on artificial intelligence use without prior written consent are required. The contract is governed by Texas law with venue in Travis County. All prospective respondents should direct questions to the sole point of contact listed on the ESBD and in Bonfire.