Less than lethal stock ammunition

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) 405-26R0011934 for the procurement of less-than-lethal stock ammunition and related services. The solicitation includes 14 line items comprising various less-lethal ammunition types such as 40MM aerial flash-bangs, 40MM frangible impact rounds, sting-ball grenades, 37MM CS rounds, CS canister grenades, and OC vapor grenades, along with hazardous material shipping and handling services. Quantities range from 50 to 100 units per item type, with delivery required to the DPS Tyler District Office at 4700 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75707. The contract term is one year from the effective date with no optional renewal periods. Electronic bids were required by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on March 3, 2026, with the anticipated contract award date of March 5, 2026. Bidders were required to submit written questions to the contract administrator, Morgan Pearish, by February 16, 2026. DPS will award the contract to the responsible bidder offering best value, with possible multiple awards if different bidders are selected as best value for different line items, and bids remain valid for 180 days following solicitation opening.

All bidders must comply with comprehensive submission requirements including completion of mandatory forms and certifications such as the Texas Identification Number application (Form AP-152), the W-9 tax identification form, Direct Deposit Authorization, Information and Certifications Form, and the HUB Subcontracting Plan. Respondents must demonstrate good faith effort in utilizing Texas-certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2161.252, with options to award all subcontracting work exclusively to HUBs, meet or exceed the agency's stated HUB goal, or perform the entire contract with internal resources. Bidders must also submit business continuity and disaster recovery plans, provide a minimum of three project references, and comply with extensive certifications regarding E-Verify employment verification, drug-free workplace requirements, non-discrimination provisions, cybersecurity training, and restrictions on foreign ownership or control. The Standard Terms and Conditions establish that DPS retains ownership of all work product and intellectual property, contractors must indemnify DPS and the State of Texas from all claims, and DPS reserves the right to terminate contracts for convenience with 30 days' notice or for performance failure. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation, with DPS guaranteeing no minimum compensation and authorizing payment only upon contract monitor approval of commodity delivery.