Law Enforcement and Homeland Security Equipment and Supplies

The State of Delaware, Office of Management and Budget, Government Support Services, is requesting proposals for law enforcement and homeland security equipment and supplies under RFP GSS27707-TACTICAL, with proposals due October 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM and written questions due October 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

The solicitation is available to all State agencies and eligible entities including school districts, political subdivisions, municipalities, volunteer fire companies, and higher education entities receiving state funds. The State reserves the right to award to multiple responsive and responsible vendors and may make partial awards or award by item type.

The scope comprises 52 line items spanning firearms (pistols and rifles from Sig Sauer, Glock, Smith & Wesson, and Remington), holsters and retention systems, tactical accessories (weapon-mounted lights, optics, and sights), less-lethal devices (batons, pepper spray, tasers), riot control equipment (helmets, shields, batons), restraint devices (handcuffs and leg irons), first aid kits, and tactical vests. Vendors may add supplementary products beyond the market basket. All products must be offered on FOB Destination basis with freight prepaid. Vendors must respond to a questionnaire addressing firearms licensing, product offerings, compliance capabilities, and minimum purchase quantities.

The initial contract term runs March 1, 2027 through February 28, 2029 (two years), with options for three one-year renewal periods and month-to-month extension for up to three months thereafter. Prices must remain fixed and binding through the initial two-year term. Contract awards are anticipated within 90 days of proposal opening.

Evaluation weighs pricing at 30 points, vendor qualification and experience at 20 points, product availability percentage at 20 points, delivery time at 10 points, customer service and contract support at 10 points, and references at 10 points. Vendors must maintain workers' compensation insurance and commercial general liability and product/professional liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence each. All vendors must register through the Delaware Supplier Portal and obtain a State of Delaware Business License prior to award. Monthly usage reports and quarterly subcontracting reports detailing diversity supplier participation are required.