Night Vision Binocular - Model NE5032 or approved equivalent

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ #16A 250226-186) on behalf of the Maine State Police for night vision binoculars. The procurement specifically seeks the Elbit Night Vision Binocular Model NE5032 with white phosphor technology and adjustable diopters, including a Wilcox G-24 Mount. The required binoculars must meet stringent technical specifications, including being submersible to 50 feet, weighing under 500 grams, and providing 30-hour battery life using lithium batteries. Responses are due on March 12, 2025, by 4:00 PM EST, with the initial contract period running through February 28, 2027, and potential extensions possible through February 28, 2030. The state will result in a Master Agreement Contract that allows the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife and other state law enforcement departments to purchase items as needed. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder meeting all specifications, though the state reserves the right to make multiple awards if deemed in its best interest. Delivery will be made to the Maine State Police Tac Team Fleet Garage in Augusta, ME, with pricing required to include FOB-Destination shipping terms and remain firm for at least one year of the initial contract period.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The RFQ does not mention incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. While a precise award value or budget range is not directly stated, the procurement is for night vision binoculars, with pricing expected to be competitive and based on the specific Elbit Model NE5032 specifications. Vendors seeking to respond must be prepared to provide manufacturer documentation supporting any price adjustment requests, which must be submitted 60 days prior to the effective date. The contract appears designed to provide flexibility for multiple state law enforcement agencies to purchase night vision equipment as needed, suggesting potential for ongoing procurement beyond the initial contract period. The procurement approach indicates a strategic effort to standardize and optimize night vision equipment acquisition across Maine's state law enforcement agencies.