Gun Cleaning Kits

The Texas Department of Public Safety is soliciting bids for a blanket contract to supply Weapon Cleaning Kits to trooper trainees during recruit classes at the DPS Academy. The contract requires vendors to provide kits for approximately 160 recruits per class, with two to four classes held annually, resulting in an estimated annual need of 320 to 640 kits. Each kit must include a universal cleaning rod, shooting and safety glasses compliant with OSHA Z87+, hearing protection, gun towels, MPRO-7 solvent and oil, and caliber-specific brushes and jags designed for .27/.38–45 Cal, 9mm–10mm, and 12GA–16GA firearms, all assembled in a hard plastic box meeting minimum dimensions of 3" H x 13.5" W x 10" L. All components must be new, unused, and built to industry standards, with encouragement to use recycled plastics where feasible. The contract term is one year with an option to extend for up to six additional months, and purchase orders will be issued for each recruit class as needed, with no minimum obligation. Proposals must be submitted electronically in four clearly defined volumes: required forms and certifications (including W-9, AP-152, and the Information and Certifications Form), a technical proposal detailing methodology and key personnel résumés, a HUB Subcontracting Plan if applicable, and a pricing response using the mandatory format provided. The evaluation is based on best value through a trade-off methodology, considering past performance, financial stability, technical capability, project schedule, business continuity planning, and HUB compliance. Past performance scoring below C or having a legacy unsatisfactory rating results in disqualification, while financial health is assessed using D&B Viability and Portfolio Comparison Scores. Delivery is to the Training Operations Division at 5805 N Lamar Blvd, Bldg C, Austin, TX 78752, with inspection and acceptance performed by DPS prior to payment. Invoices must be submitted electronically to apinvoices@dps.texas.gov along with the contract number and remittance details. The solicitation closes on May 14, 2026, and responses must be formatted in a 12-point sans-serif font, paginated, bookmarked PDF with no external links or extraneous content. The contract type is anticipated to be firm-fixed-price, and while no contract value can be determined due to the absence of the