Spare Battery Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that the government requires spare parts that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with those currently used on the supported end item or weapon system. The acquisition is restricted to the following sources of supply, which are the only sources known to have the capability of furnishing the required supplies and the only sources currently approved by the design control activity: Cage Company Name **** Cherring Energetic Devices Inc.

The response to this sources sought notice is due no later than 5:00 PM EST on May 21, 2026.

Payment will be made through the IPP Invoicing Processing Platform.

The bid notice specifies a 5-year warranty for the equipment and a 5-year no questions asked parts replacement repair for the consolette base station.

Vendor shall be an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. The quote response must include a copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer. The quote response must also include reps and certs identifying vendor as Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise/Native American-owned small business.

The bid notice states that if the vendor is not an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise/Native American-owned small business, the offer will not be considered.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline. However, it mentions that delivery will be made a specified number of days after receipt of order (ARO) and that bids may be rejected if the delivery time indicated is longer than that specified in the solicitation.

The bid notice states that payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Discounts for payment made within 30 days will be accepted but will not be an award consideration.

The bid notice states that the manufacturer's standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.

The bid notice states that it is the intent of the state to award this contract on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications.

Bidders must be registered in the LAGov system to submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated, and receive automatic email notifications of bid opportunities. Corporations and limited liability companies must be in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State if the purchase order and/or contract exceeds $25,000.

The bid notice mentions that failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide services as specified will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract. The state reserves the right to purchase products or services on the open market and charge the contractor for excess costs.

The delivery of new systems is estimated by September 30, 2026, and rental equipment must be delivered on or before May 25, 2026.

The bid notice mentions payment will be made by the government and refers to FAR clauses for payment terms, including prompt payment and discount terms. Specific details are within the contract clauses.

The bid notice specifies a 1-year manufacturer warranty for the Revolution Base Package. Other items may have different warranty terms as detailed in the contract.

The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered, based on lowest price technically acceptable.

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM. gov) to be eligible for an award.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the buses or spare parts. The close date for submissions is July 1, 2026.

The bid notice requires submission of documents related to CTA and Pace Responsibility Requirements, CTA and Pace Technical Proposal, CTA U. S. Employment Plan, CTA and Pace Price Proposals, CTA and Pace Certifications and Forms, CTA and Pace Required Bidders List, and CTA and Pace Execution Page and Signature Page.

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM Chicago time. Registration is necessary to issue meeting attendance.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid.