Opportunity
Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000040348
ODPS Solicits First Tactical Defender Pants (MBE Set-Aside)
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
July 15, 2026
Identifier
SRC0000040348
NAICS
424320
The Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) is seeking to procure First Tactical Defender Pants for its DPS225200 Tailor Shop ALUM, with a focus on supporting Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). - Buyer: Ohio Department of Public Safety, DPS225200 Tailor Shop ALUM - OEM Highlight: First Tactical is the sole specified manufacturer; no substitutions are permitted - Products Requested: - First Tactical Defender Pants, MultiCam color, men's sizes 30x30 (1), 32x32 (1), 32x34 (1), 34x30 (2), 34x32 (2), 36x34 (2), 38x34 (1) - Total quantity: 10 pairs across 7 size line items - MBE set-aside: Only vendors with active MBE certification at bid closing are eligible - Delivery: F.O.B. destination to DPS RECEIVING - ACF, Columbus, Ohio; all shipping costs included - Award: Lowest responsible responsive bidder; bids valid for 30 days - Notable: Strict brand requirement (First Tactical only), no alternative brands or products accepted
Description
ODPS/OSHP is soliciting quotes for the purchase of First Tactical Defender Pants. This is an MBE set-aside solicitation requiring bidders to have an active MBE certification at the time of closing. The solicitation includes multiple sizes of men's defender pants, brand specific with no substitutions allowed. The basis of award is the lowest responsible responsive bidder, and shipping must be firm-fixed price with F.O.B. destination. Delivery location is DPS RECEIVING - ACF in Columbus, Ohio.