ITB 2026-1200-0095 - SWAT Rifle Accessories

The Alaska Department of Public Safety is soliciting bids under Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 2026-1200-0095 for the procurement of SWAT rifle accessories to equip the Alaska State Troopers. The contract involves supplying specified tactical rifle equipment, including items such as Unity Tactical GASCAP tailcaps, Modlite light heads and bodies, Arisaka Defense mounts, and EOTech optics, with quantities ranging from approximately 52 to 58 units per line item. Bidders must possess or be in the process of acquiring a valid Alaska business license and comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including civil rights and equal employment opportunity statutes. The bidding process is strictly electronic through the State of Alaska Online Public Notice website, with no acceptance of faxed or physical bids, and the final submission deadline is 1:30 PM Alaska Time on October 9, 2025. Vendors must register with the designated Procurement Specialist, Calin Logan, to receive notifications of any amendments or updates to the solicitation. The procurement is structured as a lowest-price, technically acceptable award by line item with evaluation preferences for various Alaska-specific bidder categories such as Alaska Bidder Preference, Alaska Veteran Preference, and Alaskans with Disabilities Preference. The contract includes provisions for inspection and acceptance at the destination point, warranty coverage (including a one-year lemon clause), shipping damage responsibility, and strict adherence to delivery timelines—maximum 120 days after order receipt. All equipment must be new, unused, manufacturer-warranted, and conform to the exact brand and model specifications outlined with no substitutions allowed except as explicitly permitted. Offerors must submit the completed Bid Schedule Form with prices for all line items; incomplete bids will be deemed non-responsive. Payment is governed under state administrative codes with Electronic Funds Transfer mandated for large payments. Certifications regarding debarment status, conflict of interest, and compliance with Alaska preferences must accompany submissions to be considered responsive. The contract does not include federal standard FAR clauses but relies on state-level contract clauses covering obligations such as contract modifications, continuing responsibilities, and indemnification. Overall, this solicitation aims to procure high-quality, compliant tactical rifle accessories in a transparent competitive process to support the operational needs of Alaska's law enforcement forces.