Med Eng Bomb Suit

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is seeking to procure Med Eng Bomb Suit equipment through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation issued for Richland County. The procurement specifically requires four sets of specialized bomb suit components, including Core Kit TAC 6E OD Green Large, Full Sleeve TAC 6E OD Green Large, EOD Level Plate TAC 6E OD Green Long, TAC Vest Olive Drab XI, Visor System Arc-550, and Visor System Arc-250 BA. These bomb suits are designed to be modular, versatile, and lightweight, supporting multiple operational contexts such as dismounted operations, searches, K-9 handling, fly-away missions, maritime environments, and bomb squad/SWAT integration. The procurement officer, Jessica Goff, requires all offers to be submitted online at www.procurement.sc.gov by December 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., with any questions from potential bidders to be received by November 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Award will be determined by the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing submitted on a unit price basis and calculated based on total suit cost plus shipping. All items must be new and delivered to SLED Headquarters within 30 days of purchase order receipt.

Vendors must be registered with the State Vendor Registration system and comply with various state procurement regulations, including debarment certification, drug-free workplace certification, and ethics compliance. The solicitation allows vendors to claim applicable South Carolina or United States end-product preferences, resident vendor preferences, or resident contractor preferences if they meet statutory requirements under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Bidders are required to hold their offers open for a minimum of 30 calendar days following the opening date. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves specialized tactical equipment for law enforcement bomb squads. Standard South Carolina procurement terms and conditions will govern the resulting contract, including provisions for payment and potential contract termination. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required, and award notification will be posted on December 1, 2020.