Purchase of Firearms

The Town of Bourne, located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, is soliciting bids for the purchase of 30 Sig Sauer MCX-SPEAR 5.56 Chambered Semi-Automatic Rifles for its Police Department. The procurement specifically requires rifles with an 11.5-inch barrel, gas piston operating system, fully ambidextrous controls, and a QD suppressor-ready flash hider, accompanied by 30 corresponding 5.56 Nato Suppressors measuring less than 7 inches in overall length. The bid was released on June 4, 2025, with key dates including a question submission deadline of June 23, 2025, and a bid submission deadline of June 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM to the Town Administrator's Office. Delivery of the firearms must be completed within 125 days of the purchase order issuance. The Town has determined that the Sig Sauer MCX-SPEAR rifle system uniquely meets their requirements under M.G.L. c.30B, §14, and will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must provide manufacturer authorization letters, submit references demonstrating three years of similar equipment provision, and ensure all products are new, in the box, and the most current version.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to maintain liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 in bodily injury and property damage coverage, with the Town named as an additional insured. The contract is structured as a fixed-price, lump-sum procurement, with purchases exempt from taxes, and bid prices must exclude tax amounts. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 30 rifles and suppressors, which suggests a significant equipment investment for the police department. The solicitation emphasizes the technical specificity of the required firearms, indicating a precise and specialized procurement process focused on meeting the exact operational needs of the Bourne Police Department. Potential vendors must demonstrate technical capability, manufacturing authorization, and a proven track record of supplying similar law enforcement equipment.