HHS0017580 Glocks, Ammo, and Trade-Ins

The Health and Human Services Commission of Texas issued solicitation HHS0017580 for the procurement of Glock firearms, ammunition, and trade-in items for the Office of the Inspector General and Special Compliance Investigations Team in Austin. This solicitation requires vendors to provide firm, fixed prices for 45 units of Glock 19 Gen6 9mm pistols with three magazines each, 45 Holosun 507 miniature reflex sights, 45 Safariland SOLIS OWB holsters, and associated freight, along with trade-in of Glock Gen 4 G19 models. All items must meet descriptive specifications but not restrict alternative brands, provided vendors submit sufficient documentation for evaluation. Prohibited items include reworked products, seconds, previously refused deliveries, and unauthorized substitutions, with strict enforcement against brand mixing and split deliveries unless requested. Deliveries must occur between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, excluding 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and only to addresses specified on the purchase order, with packaging complying with shrink-wrapped pallets and outer carton labeling that includes description, purchase order number, and quantity per carton. Bidders must register for submission via email or the optional HHS Online Bid Room, with facsimile or non-compliant methods disqualified. Responses must be submitted by the deadline of July 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM CT, without exceptions or assumptions, as such may lead to disqualification. Evaluation prioritizes technical compliance with requirements, delivery performance, price competitiveness based on Exhibit C, and demonstrated ability to perform, considering business size, financial solvency, and operational capacity. Past performance is a pass/fail gate; unsatisfactory history including terminations, audits, or litigation can result in rejection. The award is based on best value to the state, not necessarily lowest price. Contractors must provide full identification including SAM.gov UEI, DUNS, FEIN, TIN, and Texas franchise tax number, and certify compliance with federal and state laws including Title VI, ADA, E-Verify, human trafficking prohibitions, and non-discrimination statutes. They must also affirm they are not suspended, debarred, or excluded from government contracts. Vendor responsibilities include bearing all costs for storage, pickup, laboratory testing, and emergency purchases if delivery fails. All invoices must reference the contract or PO number, comply with Exhibit C pricing, and be submitted monthly