Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0526-327

Cedar Rapids Police Department Solicits Vortex Defender ST 3 MOA Pistol Optics

The City of Cedar Rapids Police Department is seeking bids for the purchase and delivery of approximately 80 Vortex Defender ST 3 MOA Enclosed Multi Dot Pistol Optics for duty handguns. - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids Police Department - Purchasing Services Office - Points of contact: Sgt Jason Weininger, Heather Mell - OEM Highlight: - Vortex Optics is the only specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - No substitutions are permitted; only Vortex Defender ST 3 MOA models will be accepted - Products Requested: - Vortex Defender ST 3 MOA Enclosed Multi Dot Pistol Optics - Estimated quantity: 80 units (final quantity to be determined at award) - Key features required: - Enclosed solar micro red dot - Unlimited unconditional lifetime warranty - DeltaPoint Pro mounting footprint - 3 MOA dot / 32 MOA circle reticle - 1x magnification - CR2032 battery (35,000 hrs battery run time, 150,000 hrs with solar) - Multi-reticle, unlimited eye relief, parallax free - Enclosed aluminum housing, solar with auto D-Tec technology - Aspherical lens, motion activation with 10-minute auto-shutoff - Side load battery, large viewing window, fast-rack textured grip, button lockout - Waterproof, fogproof, shockproof construction - Optics will be installed by city staff on duty handguns - Notable Requirements: - Delivery required by a specified deadline (no later than August 15, 2026) - Firm fixed pricing required for 12 months for possible additional orders - Procurement is funded by a 2023 Byrne JAG grant - Ability to meet delivery deadline may influence award decision

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The City of Cedar Rapids Police Department is soliciting bids for the purchase and delivery of Vortex Defender ST 3 MOA Enclosed Multi Dot Pistol Optics. The optics must meet specified technical requirements including enclosed solar micro red dot, unlimited lifetime warranty, and specific mounting footprint. Approximately 80 units are estimated to be purchased, with final quantity determined at award. Delivery is required no later than August 15, 2026, to the Cedar Rapids Police Department.

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