Statewide firearms contract

The Maryland Office of State Procurement (OSP) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB BPM056493) for a statewide indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply law enforcement firearms and related equipment to Maryland state agencies. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide pistols from manufacturers including Glock, SIG Sauer, and Smith & Wesson; rifles from LWRC, SIG Sauer, Colt, and Remington; shotguns from Benelli and Mossberg; and associated accessories such as holsters, weapon-mounted illumination devices, sights, magazines, and silencers. This is a competitive sealed bidding procurement with awards made on a by-line basis to responsive and responsible vendors submitting the highest discount off current manufacturer's retail prices (MSRP). Bidders must submit pricing as percentage discounts off MSRP and may bid on one or all line items, with multiple awards to different manufacturers possible. The contract duration is five years with no renewal options and primary performance statewide across Maryland. Required qualifications include that vendors must be factory-authorized dealers appropriately licensed to sell firearms in Maryland and manufacturers of firearms, with a minimum of three years of establishment and comparable experience, a manufacturer letter of authorization, and references. The solicitation was issued on April 14, 2026, with written questions due by April 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time and sealed bids due by May 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time; no pre-bid conference or scheduled site visit is required.

There are no specific set-aside designations for this procurement, and no MBE, DBE, or VSBE subcontracting goals have been established (0% required). No federal funding is involved in this contract. Bidders must submit financial capability documentation including Dun & Bradstreet ratings or financial statements for the prior two years, conflict of interest affidavits, and various standard certifications required with bid submissions. The contract incorporates a mandatory 1% electronic transaction fee calculated on the gross invoiced amount (less returns or credits) for all sales made under the contract, which must be included in unit prices and remitted monthly to the State no later than 45 calendar days after the end of each reporting period via Automated Clearing House (ACH) or check to the Department of General Services Fiscal Services Division. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the solicitation documents. The contract became effective in January 2026 and will be administered by the Maryland Department of General Services (DGS).