MDOC Ammunition - Lightfield Brand, NO SUBS

The Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services, Division of Purchases, is soliciting quotations on behalf of the Maine Department of Corrections for Lightfield brand ammunition with no substitutions permitted, with quotations due April 24, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

The scope comprises four distinct Lightfield product lines: 600 boxes of 12 GA Super Star Green (LSSR-12), 600 boxes of 12 GA Mid Range Slug (LMRS-12), 600 boxes of 12 GA Law/Extended Range Rubber Slug (LERS-12), and 200 boxes of 12 GA Nova-DR Distraction (LFNB-12), with all ammunition packaged at five rounds per box. Delivery location is the Maine State Prison in Warren, Maine. Quotations must include estimated delivery dates for each line item and pricing on a per-box basis with all shipping costs under FOB Destination terms; the State is exempt from federal and Maine state sales and use taxes, which should not be included in pricing.

Award will be made on a best value basis, considering conformity with specifications, delivery terms, and lowest price among qualifying bidders. Quotation responses must remain valid and binding for 180 days from bid opening. The State reserves the right to negotiate with the selected bidder and authorize other state departments to use the resulting contract.

Bidders must submit quotations exclusively through the State of Maine's AdvantageME electronic procurement system (Vendor Self Service). An Economic Impact Form is required for bids exceeding $100,000, requesting Maine resident salaries, payments to Maine-based subcontractors, state and local taxes paid, licensing fees, and charitable contributions to Maine organizations within the past 12 months.