Service Weapons, Optics, & Holsters

The City of Newport News, Virginia, under solicitation 27-1428-1603, is seeking a provider for service weapons, optics, and holsters to support the Newport News Police Department, Fire Marshals, Park Rangers, and City Security. The primary objective is to transition standard-issued weapons from Glock 45 caliber 9mm to Glock 45 COA generation 6 caliber 9mm. The project mandates that firearms instructors receive new weapons by October 16, 2026, with the full transition for all personnel completed by January 29, 2027. This procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bids with a response deadline of August 28, 2026. The resulting agreement will be a fixed-price contract with an initial one-year term and optional one-year renewals at the city's discretion. The contractor will operate as an independent entity and must adhere to city insurance requirements and IT security standards. Performance and delivery will take place in Newport News, Virginia, with the Office of Purchasing serving as the primary contracting authority.