Portable HE Shooting Simulator

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Division of Fisheries & Wildlife/Hunter Education Program, is seeking to procure two portable hunter education shooting simulators and related equipment. The requested items include laser detection cameras, mini gaming computers, video projectors, software, and multiple simulated rifles and shotguns of varying sizes. The goal of this procurement is to acquire the necessary equipment to support the state's hunter education program. The contract requires the equipment to be delivered by June 1, 2015, and the target number of contractors to be awarded is one. The procurement is a small business set-aside, with subcontracting limited to 20% of the total contract value unless to another verified small business program participant. The estimated value of the contract is $18,000, including shipping and handling.

This contract opportunity has several unique requirements. Bidders must complete a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan Commitment Form, committing a specific percentage of the contract value to spending with certified SDP partners, such as Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE). Contractors must also submit a Business Reference Form and complete a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Authorized Signatory Listing. Additionally, contractors will be required to provide a Prompt Payment Discount and comply with the Commonwealth's standard contract terms and conditions. The bid response deadline is April 28, 2015, and the estimated contract start date is April 29, 2015.