H & K UMP. 45 Auto w/ Surfire Fore Grip Light & IR Lens

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting bids on H & K UMP .45 Auto weapons with SurFire fore-grip lights and IR lenses, with bids due June 16, 2008.

The source provides no scope detail beyond the item description, estimated quantity, contract term, place of performance, incumbent contractor, or evaluation weighting. The attached "Conditions and Instructions to Bidders" document establishes procedural requirements — sealed bids and electronic responses directed to Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine; all bids must arrive prior to the opening date and time, with late submissions rejected; unit prices must be stated as delivered to destination and include all applicable discounts; transportation and freight costs must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use taxes and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, and accept items or groups of items deemed in the State's best interest. Award is made to the lowest responsible bidder considering best value to the State, with evaluation factors including quality, specification conformity, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. Tie bids are resolved based on factors serving the State's best interests or by drawing of lots, with preference given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to ten percent and requires contractors to furnish items exactly as specified, with deviations subject to rejection.