Description
The State of Kansas Attorney General’s Office is seeking a vendor to supply hearing protection devices for law‑enforcement personnel (Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and other local agencies). The contract is an indefinite‑quantity, negotiated procurement that may run from the award date through July 1 2028. Vendors must provide either custom‑fit or standard in‑the‑canal electronic hearing protection that meets specific performance criteria (NRR ≥ 25 dB, active noise reduction, ≥ 12 h battery life, one‑year warranty, etc.), along with fitting services, warranty documentation, and references from at least three public‑safety customers. Bids must be submitted by 2 PM CST on 1 December 2026, with all questions due by 17 November 2026. Mandatory bidder registration with the State of Kansas is required before the closing date.
• Product type: Commercial off‑the‑shelf (standard) or custom‑fit electronic hearing protection
• Minimum specifications: NRR ≥ 25 dB, active compression, 12 h battery, ≤ 80 dB output, one‑year warranty
• Quantity: Indefinite; at least 1 unit requested in the solicitation, actual purchases depend on funding
• Delivery: Direct to KHP, KBI, and other designated law‑enforcement agencies
• Services: On‑site fitting (for custom category) within 90 days of contract award, refit within 30 days after initial fitting
• Evaluation factors: Compliance, product quality, suitability for law‑enforcement, warranty/support, vendor experience, delivery capability, overall cost