Handheld Conducted Energy Weapon: Axon Taser 10

The Texas Office of the Attorney General is requesting bids on the Axon Taser 10 Certification Pro Plan to establish a 5-year blanket contract supporting the Criminal Investigation Division's Conducted Energy Weapon Program, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time and vendor questions due August 11, 2026. The issuing office believes these items may be proprietary to one vendor under Texas Government Code Section 2155.067 but strongly encourages qualified offers from all respondents; only bids conforming exactly to the specified brand name, make, and model number will be considered for award.

The scope includes 54 Axon Taser 10 devices, 55 replacement handles, training equipment with virtual reality headsets and controllers, 1,080 live cartridges and 1,840 training cartridges across the five-year term, holsters, cleaning kits, docking stations, evidence management software, training certifications, and extended warranties. All materials must be brand new, unused, of recent manufacture, and in excellent condition. Delivery is FOB destination to 300 West 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, with acceptance inspection and performance testing completed within five business days of delivery.

Respondents must submit a completed VetHUB Subcontracting Plan establishing a 10 percent VetHUB participation goal, a recycled materials questionnaire, and a Respondent Information Form. Pricing must remain firm for 30 days from submission, with all delivery costs included in quoted unit prices on respondent letterhead.

The contract commences upon execution and extends through August 31, 2031; the OAG reserves the right to extend in successive 30-day increments for service transition purposes. Award will be made on best-value basis considering price, availability, specification acceptance, compliance with terms and conditions, and bidder qualifications and past performance. The OAG reserves discretionary authority to reject any or all offers, make partial awards, and adjust quantities prior to award. Respondents' entire offers are binding for 90 days from the response deadline. Contractors must carry Workers Compensation and Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate.