Honor Guard Rifles and BFAs - tt

The Illinois State Police is procuring 21 semi-automatic M-14 type rifles chambered in .308 caliber and 21 compatible blank firing adapters (BFAs) for honor guard ceremonial purposes. Each rifle must feature a 22-inch barrel, wood stock with walnut finish, two-stage trigger, military aperture rear sight, slotted flash suppressor capable of accepting a BFA, brown leather sling, 10-round magazine, and an included case. Delivery must be completed within 60 days of order receipt at the Illinois State Police Quartermaster facility located at 3740 East Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, Illinois, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. All quoted prices must be valid through June 30, 2026, must include shipping and handling charges, and are subject to a price-hold clause guaranteeing no price increases and ensuring the agency receives the lowest available price if prices decrease. Vendors must maintain a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) and comply with Federal Firearms Licensing System requirements administered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) throughout the contract duration. The winning vendor will be selected based on the lowest total quote submitted. The bid due date is May 6, 2026, with the opportunity posted on April 30, 2026.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations, such as disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted vendor types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. The contract will be governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, which require vendors to maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by law. Vendors must also comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable and maintain books and records for three years from final payment or contract completion. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the procurement documents provided.