23WP LE IFAKS Statewide

The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Bureau of Wildlife Protection is issuing an Invitation for Bid to procure 270 Law Enforcement Individual First Aid Kits (LE IFAKs) and additional wound packing gauze to equip State Game Wardens for critical incident response. Bidders must meet detailed specifications outlined in the IFB, including components for bleeding control, airway management, hypothermia prevention, PPE, and tools, with no substitutions permitted. The contract, estimated between $50,000 and $100,000, requires delivery by January 31, 2026, with acceptance contingent upon visual inspection at the destination. Bids must include a work plan and product brochures demonstrating compliance with specifications, and the procurement process emphasizes lowest-price responsiveness, requiring timely submission and proper signing. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all mandatory criteria, with evaluation based solely on price among responsive bids. The contract incorporates comprehensive terms and conditions covering legal, environmental, warranty, intellectual property, and performance security provisions, aligned with Pennsylvania procurement regulations and FAR clauses. It mandates strict compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination, ADA, and environmental standards, and includes detailed clauses on background checks, confidentiality, insurance, and contractor responsibility. Delivery and acceptance are at the designated location, with inspection based on visual approval by Commonwealth personnel, and rejected items must be replaced at the contractor’s expense. Payment will be processed via ACH or other approved methods within 30 days of acceptance, contingent on proper invoicing and compliance with Commonwealth procedures. The solicitation emphasizes transparency, requiring all certifications, including lobbying disclosures and Iran investment certifications for large contracts, to be submitted with the bid. Overall, the procurement aims to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant first aid kits to support wildlife law enforcement operations across Pennsylvania.