RFQ 25-148 Axon Body 4 Cameras, Accessories, and Warranties

The California Department of Justice issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 25-148 on February 20, 2026, soliciting pricing for Axon Body 4 body-worn camera systems and related equipment. The procurement requires bidders to provide 27 Axon Body 4 cameras with USB-C cables and belt clip mounts, three 8-bay docking stations with wall mounts and power cords, extended warranty coverage for both cameras and docking equipment through May 20, 2031, and Axon Professional Services under the Starter Package that includes virtual configuration of the Evidence.com platform, one day of on-site training for System Administrators, Armorers, and Records personnel, train-the-trainer curriculum provision, and dedicated project management. All equipment must be new and in current production, with delivery required by April 20, 2026, to the Department of Justice at 4949 Broadway, G257, Sacramento, California 95820. Responses must be submitted electronically to DOJITPurchase@doj.ca.gov using the State's Attachment A Cost Worksheet form with F.O.B. Destination pricing and Net 45 payment terms by March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost, with award anticipated on March 20, 2026, following a five-business-day protest period. Required qualifications include submission of a Payee Data Record (STD 204), California Civil Rights Laws Certification for bids exceeding $100,000, and compliance with the DOJ Contractor Security Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, including background check requirements.

The solicitation provides incentive preferences for small business participation, including a 5% price preference for non-small businesses committing to at least 25% California certified small business subcontractor participation, though no mandatory disadvantaged vendor set-aside is specified. Bidders claiming small business, microbusiness, disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE), or nonprofit veteran service agency certifications must submit the Bidder Declaration form (Attachment B) with detailed subcontractor information and the Commercially Useful Function Compliance Form (Attachment H) demonstrating active participation in contract performance. DVBE bidders must complete the DVBE Declaration form (Attachment G) and may be subject to a $10,000 withhold in accordance with Military and Veterans Code sections 999.5 and 999.7. All bidders must complete the Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification (Attachment F) under California's State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign. The solicitation does not identify incumbent vendors or existing contractors but requires integration with the Evidence.com platform as part of the Axon Professional Services. The anticipated contract value is $39,500, with budget allocations distributed across fiscal years 2021/22 through 2023/24 ($1,500 for FY 2021/22, $13,000 for FY 2022/23, and $25,000 for FY 2023/24), and the contract term runs from April 20, 2026, through May 20, 2031.