Patrol Carbine Rifles

The City of Murfreesboro, located in Rutherford County, Tennessee, is conducting a competitive sealed bid procurement (ITB-22-2026) for Patrol Carbine Rifles for its Police Department. The solicitation seeks a minimum of 100 Sionics Patrol SBR 12.5" rifles with specific mandatory accessories, including Aimpoint Duty RDS optics, Surefire M640DFT-PRO weapon lights, slings, and magazines. All accessories must be professionally mounted and torqued by the vendor prior to delivery, with a required delivery timeline of 120 days from the order date to the Police Department at 1004 N. Highland Ave., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Vendors must possess a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) to participate in the bidding process. The contract will have a one-year term from execution, with potential termination for convenience by either party upon 30 days' written notice. Bid questions must be submitted by January 14, 2026, and the final bid submission deadline is January 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications and requirements.

Participation in this procurement requires vendors to comply with specific legal and insurance requirements, including maintaining comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 and providing a certificate of insurance. Vendors must also adhere to Tennessee's Iran Divestment Act and Non-Boycott of Israel statutes. The City of Murfreesboro is tax-exempt and will provide a sales tax exemption certificate upon request. Payment terms are net 30 days following shipment and acceptance of goods. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bidding process emphasizes responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with state regulations. Pricing must be comprehensive, including all costs associated with delivery, labor, accessories, and freight on an F.O.B. factory basis, with the vendor maintaining risk of loss during transit. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a minimum of 100 rifle units with extensive accessory requirements, suggesting a significant potential contract value.