23I&E Flintlock Muzzleloaders Re-bid

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is soliciting bids for the procurement of 27 flintlock muzzleloaders to be used as teaching aids in PA Basic Hunter-Trapper Education classes. The preferred specifications for these firearms include .50 caliber barrels with a length of 24 inches and hardwood stocks, with a preference for Lyman/Investarm Deerstalker or Traditions Deerhunter models. The contract will be awarded as a single award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, although the agency reserves the right to award by line item. Delivery is required F.O.B. Destination, with the contractor assuming the risk of loss until the items are received by the Commonwealth. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the Commonwealth's SRM system by the October 30, 2026, deadline. Required documentation includes a Lobbying Certification, an Iran Free Procurement Certification, and a State of Manufacture Chart. The selected contractor must be registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Vendor Master file and comply with various legal and safety standards, including the Worker and Community Right to Know Act for any hazardous substances provided. The Commonwealth maintains the right to inspect all items upon delivery and may require product demonstrations or certified laboratory data to ensure conformance to specifications before final acceptance.