Rifles, Short Barrel

Snohomish County, Washington, issued a formal competitive bid (23‑034JM) for the purchase of ten short‑barrel 5.56 mm rifles intended for the County Sheriff’s Office. After receiving bids from six vendors, the county evaluated price, delivery windows, P‑Card acceptance, and responsiveness, ultimately recommending Proforce Marketing, Inc. as the awardee with a total contract value of $8,950. This procurement illustrates a typical municipal acquisition of tactical firearms under a lump‑sum award. • Scope: 10 short‑barrel AR‑style rifles (5.56 mm, 11.5‑inch barrel) for law‑enforcement use. • Competition: Six responsive bidders; award based on lowest‑responsive bid after evaluation of delivery and compliance criteria. • Award: Proforce Marketing, Inc. awarded at $895 per unit ($8,950 total) with a 45‑60 day delivery window.