Suppressors, sights & lights

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is soliciting bids for a procurement of specialized tactical equipment, specifically 50 units each of HUXWRX Suppressors (Flow556K + Flash Hider in Black), EOTECH Holographic Sights (EXPS2-0 model), and Streamlight Protac 2.0 Rail Mount weapon lights. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in Richland County and the Bucksport CDP, with all items to be delivered to SCDPS Patrol Supply located at 1620 Shop Road in Columbia, SC. Bidders must submit offers online through the South Carolina procurement website, with a strict submission deadline of April 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST. Potential vendors must submit any questions by April 5, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST, and award notification is anticipated on April 18, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with delivery timelines varying between 30-150 days depending on the specific item, and all pricing must be submitted on a unit price basis including handling, shipping, and freight charges.

Vendors must be registered as state vendors and have the ability to claim potential preferences under South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524, including resident vendor, South Carolina end-product, or U.S. end-product preferences. No bid samples or descriptive literature are required unless expressly requested, and no product substitutions will be permitted. The solicitation specifies that payment will be made via electronic funds transfer following invoice submission, and sales or use taxes will not be included in the contract price. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 50 units each of three distinct tactical equipment items. Offerors must sign the cover page and page two of the solicitation document, and all submissions must be in English and U.S. dollars. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the precise product specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the solicitation.