Handguns CHP

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is issuing an Invitation For Bid (IFB) to establish a multi-year statewide contract for handguns and related equipment for the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide primary duty pistols, supplemental duty pistols, magazines, holsters, and magazine pouches that meet specific technical specifications. The contract requires 9mm semi-automatic pistols with polymer frames, metal slides, integrated tactical accessory rails, and red dot optics, replacing the current Smith & Wesson M&P40 and M&P40c models. Bidders must submit six samples of primary duty pistols and four samples of supplemental duty pistols within 15 days of request, with CHP conducting comprehensive testing including mechanical inspection, function firing, and endurance evaluations. A Bidders' Conference is scheduled for November 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT via Microsoft Teams, with written questions due no later than four working days before the bid due date of November 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder, with a three-year initial term and seven optional one-year extensions.

The solicitation includes several socioeconomic program requirements, specifically encouraging participation from Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) and small businesses, though no minimum DVBE participation is mandated. Bidders must comply with California-specific requirements, including verification of Secretary of State registration, retailer's seller permit confirmation, and compliance with Iran and Darfur Contracting Acts. The contract includes provisions for trade-in of current pistols and a buy-back option for uniformed CHP members. Successful bidders must provide training for CHP gunsmiths and weapons officers within 30 days of initial pistol shipment and maintain customer service coverage during business hours. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates significant volume, including 16,500 primary duty pistols, 82,500 duty magazines, and 49,050 training magazines. Deliveries must be completed within 30 calendar days of order receipt to the CHP Academy Weapons Unit in West Sacramento, with monthly reporting requirements including contract usage, SB/DVBE participation, and aging debt reports.