Purchase of SWAT Rifle System

The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a qualified vendor (must hold an FFL and be a Special Occupational Taxpayer) to supply a complete short‑barrel SWAT rifle system, associated accessories, training, and support. The solicitation covers multiple weapon platforms (short‑barrel, mid‑range, long‑range, and heavy long‑range rifles), each with detailed technical specifications for barrels, receivers, optics, suppressors, magazines, slings, lights, bipods, and on‑gun lasers. Vendors must also provide on‑site armorer and transition courses approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) at no extra cost, and must guarantee parts availability within 48 hours across the continental U.S. The bid deadline is 15 Oct 2026, with a pre‑bid virtual conference on 2 Oct 2026. • Required qualifications: Federal Firearms License (FFL) and Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) status. • Deliverables: complete rifle systems (multiple calibers), optics, suppressors, magazines, slings, lights, bipods, laser aiming devices, and related training. • Technical focus: ambidextrous controls, lightweight materials, corrosion‑resistant finishes, modular rail systems, and strict dimensional/weight limits. • Training: Minimum 8‑hour armorer course and 8‑hour operator course per weapon system, with certification. • Logistics: All parts must ship within 48 hours; documentation of prior Texas SWAT contracts required.