M4-EX03 PATROL RIFLES AND SLINGS LESS TRADE INS

The solicitation 20008-M3372, titled M4-EX03 PATROL RIFLES AND SLINGS LESS TRADE INS, issued by the East Baton Rouge City Parish Purchasing Department in Louisiana, seeks the procurement of 100 M4-EXO3 patrol rifles chambered in 5.56mm with 13.7-inch barrels and 100 Vicker One push-button slings, with provisions for trade-ins of 200 Remington 870 firearms and 97 Bushmaster XM15 firearms. All items must be new and not aftermarket, and delivery is required F.O.B. destination to final locations within East Baton Rouge Parish, with full acceptance occurring upon delivery. The period of performance extends through December 31, 2026, and funds may be used for eligible costs incurred from March 3, 2021, through December 31, 2024. Pricing details are not specified in the solicitation, and no total contract value can be determined due to blank unit price fields. Bids must be received by July 13, 2026, via hard copy to 222 Saint Louis Street, 8th Floor, Room 826, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, or electronically through the Central Bidding portal; email, fax, or digitally signed submissions are prohibited, and all bids require a manual signature. Compliance with numerous federal statutes governs this procurement, including the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and requirements under 2 C.F.R. Part 200 governing uniform administrative standards. The contractor must ensure all products and materials are U.S.-produced, particularly for iron, steel, aluminum, concrete, glass, and lumber. All work must meet standard industry practices and carry a minimum one-year guaranty. The contractor must register in SAM, hold a valid UEI, and certify that no principals are debarred or suspended. Labor compliance requires adherence to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates, timely wage payments, and H-2B worker protections including transportation, housing, wage guarantees, and equal treatment of U.S. workers. Insurance requirements include general liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation coverage, with carriers needing an A, Class VI or better Best’s rating. The contractor must also comply with E