Kansas Supplier Systems #EVT0010971

Kansas law enforcement active hearing protection and fitting services

The Kansas Office of the Attorney General is seeking hearing protection solutions for state and local law enforcement personnel. - Government buyer - State of Kansas, Office of the Attorney General; the solicitation is administered through the Department of Administration, Procurement and Contracts. - The products are intended for Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and local law enforcement agencies. - Products requested - Category 1: Custom-fitted, rechargeable, reusable active hearing protection for KBI and KHP personnel. Minimum noise reduction rating (NRR) of 25 dB, maximum output of 90 dB, firearm-impulse-noise compression or suppression, and at least IPX4 water resistance or equivalent. Must preserve conversation and situational awareness. - Category 2: Reusable, off-the-shelf, completely in-the-canal active hearing protection for local law enforcement. Minimum NRR of 25 dB, maximum output of 80 dB, firearm-impulse-noise compression or suppression, and the ability to hear conversation, commands, warnings, and relevant environmental sounds. Power must support at least 12 hours of continuous use; rechargeable products must include charging equipment. - The bid schedule also lists “RFP Hearing Protection” at 1 each. This is a general solicitation line item; category quantities are not guaranteed and depend on available funding. - OEMs and vendors - No OEM, manufacturer, or vendor is named in the available documents. Bidders must provide product literature and identify compliance or exceptions to the specifications. - Services and notable requirements - Category 1 fitting and customization for KBI and KHP personnel must be completed within 90 days of contract execution. Refitting or adjustment must be available within 30 days after initial fitting; on-site fittings are preferred. - The vendor must describe fitting, production timelines, staffing and equipment, battery specifications, warranty, and repair procedures. Both categories require a manufacturer warranty of at least one year. - Products must be delivered to KHP, KBI, and other locations designated by the Attorney General. The Attorney General will administer distribution of standard products to local agencies. - One vendor will be selected, and unit pricing is requested.

Description

The Office of the Attorney General seeks bids for hearing protection for law enforcement officers. The bid schedule lists one line item, “RFP Hearing Protection,” with a requested quantity of one each. The contract period is from the date of award through July 1, 2028. Bids are due December 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST; bidders must be registered and officially invited to participate.

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