SWAT SureFire SOCOM Suppressors

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget is soliciting bids on behalf of the Bureau of Police for a procurement of SWAT SureFire SOCOM Suppressors through Invitation for Bid #2024-IFB-160. The specific procurement involves 30 total suppressors, comprising 23 units of MINI2-BK in black and 7 units of MINI2-DE in flat dark earth. The contract period spans from July 15, 2024, through June 30, 2026, with provisions for two additional one-year renewal options. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of July 1, 2024, and a bid submission deadline of July 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Vendors are required to include shipping and delivery costs within their pricing, with all purchase orders designated as F.O.B. Destination, and the city will not pay separate shipping or handling fees. Potential bidders must complete several mandatory forms, including an Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) Participation Form, Vendor Contact Sheet, Vendor Registration Form, and W-9.

The solicitation establishes specific diversity and business enterprise participation goals, targeting 18% minority-owned, 7% women-owned, and 5% veteran-owned business enterprise involvement. Vendors must comply with comprehensive city terms and conditions, which include strict non-discrimination policies, legal compliance requirements, and detailed insurance and bonding specifications. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves specialized tactical equipment for law enforcement. Vendors must demonstrate capability to provide high-quality suppressors and meet all administrative and compliance requirements. The procurement appears focused on equipping the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police SWAT team with specialized equipment, suggesting a significant but not exorbitant investment in tactical gear. Interested vendors must carefully review all documentation, meet all specified requirements, and ensure their submissions comprehensively address the city's operational needs and administrative expectations.