Less Lethal & Duty Gear ITQ Contract

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of General Services (DGS) has issued an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) Contract for Less Lethal Tactical Weapons, Equipment, Accessories, Supplies, and Duty Gear. This contract is open to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and authorized resellers and distributors to provide these products to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agencies, as well as Local Public Procurement Units defined by the Commonwealth Procurement Code. The contract term is from the Contract Effective Date to August 31, 2028, with an option to extend. Qualified contractors must meet minimum requirements, including two years of relevant experience and authorization from product manufacturers if not the OEM. The ITQ includes several commodity code categories such as Electroshock Weapons, Chemical Irritants, Duty Gear, Less Lethal Weapons, Protective Equipment, Optics, Restraints, and Cleaning Kits. The contract will utilize a Best Value or Low Cost scoring method for issuing Purchase Orders to qualified contractors. The COSTARS program allows local public procurement units and state-affiliated entities to participate in the contract.

This ITQ is open to all responsible and responsive suppliers, including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and authorized resellers and distributors. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Commonwealth has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any details on possible award values or budget ranges. Suppliers must first apply for a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Supplier Vendor Number and create a user profile within the JAGGAER portal to complete the qualification requirements. Qualifications will only be accepted electronically through the JAGGAER portal, and technical support is available for any issues with the online registration process.