NC Highway Patrol Blowout Trauma Kits Rebid

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, specifically the NC Highway Patrol, is seeking to procure 1,700 custom blowout medical trauma kits through an Invitation for Bid (IFB #19-IFB-1470527330-PTW). The kits must be packaged in a Coyote Tactical Solutions Modular Abdominal Pouch or equivalent 500D Cordura Nylon clamshell bag, with precise specifications including two identically equipped sealed pouches and an extra tourniquet attached externally. Required trauma supplies must include HyFin Vent Chest Seal Twin Packs, CAT Tourniquets, NAR Compressed Gauze, and nitrile gloves, all vacuum sealed in aLOKSAK pouches. Bidders are required to submit pre-award samples for evaluation of adherence to specifications and suitability. The bid is due on March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a bid opening conducted via Microsoft Teams. Delivery must be completed within 45 consecutive calendar days after receipt of the purchase order to the NC Highway Patrol Uniform Warehouse in Raleigh, with pricing to be FOB Destination and all transportation costs included in the total bid price.

The solicitation encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) vendors, with a goal of 10% utilization. Bidders must provide three customer references from previous similar equipment supply contracts. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for 1,700 trauma kits across all sworn NC Highway Patrol personnel. Potential vendors must demonstrate capability through the required references and pre-award sample submission. The competitive bidding process is open to qualified vendors who can meet the detailed technical specifications, with an emphasis on supporting diverse and small business participation. The contract appears to be a statewide procurement primarily impacting Wake County and potentially extending to other jurisdictions within North Carolina.