RFQ 36141 - Firearms and Accessories

The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Division of Investigation (DOI), is seeking a firearms and accessories procurement through RFQ 36141, released on August 1, 2025, with bids due by August 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT. The solicitation specifically requests 170 Glock G19 Gen5 MOS8 A-Cut Aimpoint COA Optic Combo Package pistols with three 15-round magazines, 25 Glock G45 MOS8 A-Cut Aimpoint COA Optic Combo Package pistols with three 17-round magazines, 195 Safariland Curl Cantable Beltloops, and 390 Safariland Solis Holsters. Bidders must possess a valid Federal Firearms License, be a factory-authorized Glock distributor, and comply with California and federal firearms laws. The procurement will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and submission of required documentation such as an Agreement Cover Letter, Cost Worksheet, Narrative Response, Authorized Reseller Letter, and various certification forms. The public bid opening is scheduled for August 14, 2025, at 2:30 PM PT, with a proposed notice of intent to award date of August 20, 2025, and delivery expected within 120 days after purchase order execution.

The solicitation includes a comprehensive trade-in component for existing firearms and accessories, allowing vendors to offset new equipment purchases with credits for traded-in items including Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, and Glock handguns, along with Federal .223 and .40 caliber ammunition. While the RFQ includes various socioeconomic preference and incentive programs, the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) requirement and incentive have been exempted for this specific solicitation. The state reserves flexibility in payment methods, which may include outright purchase, financing purchase, or an operating lease through the State Financial Marketplace. Bidders must strictly adhere to the provided Cost Worksheet, with any modifications resulting in immediate disqualification. The procurement allows for trade-in credits for complete, working condition firearms and specified magazine quantities, enabling a potentially more cost-effective acquisition process for the DCA's Division of Investigation. The state will calculate the net total by subtracting the trade-in value from the total purchase price, with all pricing to be completed by the bidder in designated input cells.