Simunition Equipment

The City of Houston is soliciting bids for Simunition Equipment under solicitation number INF-2026-0195, with a submission deadline of May 29, 2026. The procurement is for Force on Force training ammunition totaling 10,000 rounds of 5.56mm and 7,000 rounds of 9mm, with marking color specified as either red or blue, to be delivered to the Narcotics division of the Police Department. Bidders must furnish all labor, tools, materials, transportation, supervision, and insurance necessary for fulfillment, with pricing required to be itemized and valid for a minimum of 90 days. The City is exempt from federal excise taxes, which must not be included in any bid or invoice, and payment is due within 30 days of invoice approval or acceptance of goods, whichever is later. All deliveries must be made FOB to the destination point specified on the purchase order, and proposed delivery timelines must be stated in calendar days—vague terms like “immediately” or “as soon as possible” are grounds for rejection. Bidders must be both responsive and responsible, meeting all material requirements and demonstrating financial, technical, and operational capacity, including reliable project references. The contract is governed by the City’s General Terms and Conditions, Purchase Order Terms, and statutory certifications mandated under Texas law, including non-boycott clauses related to Israel, energy companies, and firearm entities, as well as prohibitions on doing business with foreign terrorist organizations listed by the Texas Comptroller. Vendors must certify they are Equal Opportunity Employers, have not engaged in collusion, and have not paid commissions or contingent fees to secure the contract. The City retains the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days’ written notice or for non-conformance of goods or services, requiring replacement of defective items at no additional cost. All submissions must be signed by an authorized representative, include manufacturer specifications for “or equal” items and supporting literature for substituted products, and comply with the Hire Houston First Program if seeking preference. The City is subject to the Texas Public Information Act, and any protests must follow Administrative Policy 5-12. Patent and trademark infringement is the sole responsibility of the vendor, who must defend and indemnify the City against such claims.