Purchase of SWAT Rifle System

The Tarrant County Sheriff’s SWAT Division is seeking vendors with Federal Firearms Licenses (FFL) and Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) status to supply a complete suite of rifle systems—including short‑barrel, mid‑range, long‑range, and heavy‑long‑range precision rifles—plus optics, suppressors, accessories, training, and support. The contract requires full compliance with detailed technical specifications, mandatory on‑site armorer and transition courses, and rapid (48‑hour) parts availability across the continental U.S. Bidders must respond by October 26, 2026. • Five distinct rifle platforms (short‑barrel, mid‑range, long‑range, heavy‑long‑range, and a multi‑platform laser) with associated optics, suppressors, lights, magazines, slings, bipods, and accessories. • Mandatory technical features: ambidextrous controls, specific barrel lengths, calibers (5.56 NATO, 6 mm ARC, .308 Win, .338 LM), integrated rail systems, DLC‑coated components, and defined weight/size limits. • Required training: eight‑hour armorer course and eight‑hour operator/transition course, certification, and documentation of prior SWAT contracts in Texas. • Vendor must be an FFL and SOT holder; insurance must name Tarrant County as additional insured. • Pre‑bid virtual conference on 2 Oct 2026 (attendance encouraged, not mandatory). • Questions due by 6 Oct 2026; bid submission deadline 26 Oct 2026, 2 PM CT.