STC TASERS

The State of South Carolina is seeking a statewide term contract for Axon Taser equipment and accessories through a competitive solicitation process. The procurement aims to establish a supply contract available to all South Carolina public procurement units, including state agencies and local government entities. The solicitation requires vendors to provide Taser Axon X26P devices in yellow and black, along with extensive accessories such as batteries, cartridges, simulation equipment, holsters, and extended warranties. Vendors must submit pricing based on a percentage discount from the manufacturer's most recent MSRP list, with separate discounts for equipment and accessories. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on October 30, 2025, written questions due by the same date at 5:00 p.m., and electronic offer submissions required by December 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The initial contract term will run from March 4, 2026, through March 3, 2027, with potential for four additional one-year renewals, extending potentially through March 3, 2031. Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with all items required to be new and delivered within 180 days after purchase order receipt.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must register with the State of South Carolina and obtain a vendor number prior to submitting an offer. A mandatory 1.25 percent administrative services fee will be collected quarterly on total purchases, which will be remitted to Procurement Services. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the contract will operate as a statewide term contract with mandatory use by state governmental bodies and optional use by local public procurement units. The procurement includes comprehensive reporting requirements, with vendors required to complete a detailed reporting template tracking transaction data, including purchase orders, shipments, invoices, product specifications, and pricing. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a significant procurement scale, with initial quantities including 350 units of Taser devices and substantial accessory quantities ranging from 100 to 1,000 units across various product categories. Vendors must provide a completed Attachment A pricing worksheet and the current Axon MSRP list to be considered responsive.