Tactical Rifles

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids on tactical rifles for the Des Moines Police Department and other state agencies under an RFB with bids due August 14, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CDT. This is a cooperative-purchasing vehicle available to all State of Iowa agencies and eligible political subdivisions.

The scope covers two FN15 rifle options: an 11.5-inch Short Rifle Platform G2 Carbine and a 16-inch SRP G2 Carbine, both chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO with built-in sights, semi-automatic fire selectors, six-position collapsible stocks, free-float handguards with M-LOK slots and Picatinny rails, and metal folding front and rear sights. Barrels must be chrome-lined, button-rifled, 1:7 right-hand twist. Upper and lower receivers must be 7075-T6 aluminum forgings with Type III, Class 2 hard coat black anodizing per MIL-A-8625. Bolt carrier assemblies require high-pressure testing and magnetic particle inspection. The initial specification includes approximately 50 rifles for Iowa State Police; the bid solicitation specifies one unit each of the two rifle options. Bidders must certify capability to attach suppression systems, provide optional engraving services, and furnish trade-in quotes for used weapons under an officer Buy-Back program. Trade-in specifications reference FN 15 11.5-inch SRP G2 Carbines in excellent condition from 2023 with approximately 1,000 to 3,500 rounds fired.

The initial contract term runs September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2027, with up to five annual renewal options. Payment terms are Net 60 days under Iowa Code 8A.514, with an optional discount for payment within 30 days. Bidders must accept a 1.00% administrative fee on quarterly net sales and submit quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format within 30 days of quarter-end. Shipping terms are FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. Vendor questions are due August 3, 2026. As of July 13, 2026, First Responder Supply, LLC and Proforce Marketing Inc. had registered. No estimated contract value was specified.