Police Gun Holsters - Security Operations Warehouse

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) soliciting bids for police gun holsters through solicitation number IW206209. The procurement seeks 1,868 right-hand and 492 left-hand Safariland holster revolver retention models specifically designed for Smith and Wesson 64, 65, and 66 Level II Mid-Ride firearms. Required holster specifications include tension screws, sentry locking devices, 2-2 1/4" belt loop holders, and self-locking systems. Bids were originally due on February 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM, but Amendment No. 1 extended the deadline to February 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Electronic submissions are preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, with hard copy submissions also accepted, and the delivery destination is the TDCJ-ID Security Operations Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas. Vendor questions were required to be submitted by January 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and the procurement includes F.O.B. destination prepaid pricing requirements.

The solicitation includes a mandatory Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan requirement, with a 21.1% HUB participation goal for commodities contracts as established by the 2009 State of Texas Disparity Study. Bidders must complete and submit a comprehensive HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good faith efforts to meet this participation goal, with failure to submit a complete HSP resulting in bid disqualification. The procurement allows for two methods of HUB participation: Method A (using only Texas certified HUB vendors) and Method B (using both HUB and non-HUB vendors). Vendors must adhere to specific security procedures for deliveries to TDCJ facilities, including requirements for security escorts and restrictions on delivery personnel interaction with inmates. While no specific contract value or budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, the procurement involves a substantial quantity of specialized law enforcement equipment. The solicitation provides resources such as trade organizations and development centers to assist vendors in identifying potential HUB subcontractors and ensuring compliance with state procurement guidelines.