County of Orange - Purchase and Delivery of Simunition & Misc. Products - IFB # IFB-060-3154003-CF (2026)
Orange CountyCounty · Santa Ana, CA- Due
- Dec 9, 2026
- 35 days left
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Corina Fantes
- (714) 834-4385
The 30-second brief
The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner is requesting competitive bids from qualified vendors for the purchase and delivery of Simunition and miscellaneous tactical products, including 9mm securiblank loud cartridges, 9mm FX marking cartridges in various colors (red, blue, orange, yellow, green, white), protective helmets, protective masks, throat collars, groin protectors, protective vests, protective gloves, anti-fog solution, bolt conversions, and 5.56mm force on force marking cartridges. Deliveries are to be made to locations within Orange County, California, including the Sandra Hutchens Training Center, Mutual Aide/Reserves Bureau, and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) units. The submission deadline is December 9, 2026, with a question deadline of November 9, 2026. The contract term is 3 years.
SIMUNITION 9MM SECURIBLANK LOUD CARTRIDGES TOXFREE, SIMUNITION 9MM FX MARKING CARTRIDGES RED/BLUE/ORANGE/YELLOW/GREEN/WHITE, FX9002 PROTECTIVE HELMET BLACK/BLUE, FX9003 PROTECTIVE MASK BLACK, FX9000 THROAT COLLAR, FX9000 GROIN PROTECTOR MALE/FEMALE, FX9000 PROTECTIVE VEST MALE/FEMALE, FX9000 PROTECTIVE GLOVES SMALL/MEDIUM/LARGE/X-LARGE/XX-LARGE, FX PROTECTIVE HELMET ANTI-FOG SOLUTION, SIMUNITION BOLT CONVERSION 5.56MM FX M4/M16/AR15, SIM 5.56MM GEN2 FX MARKING CART RED TOXFREE M4/M16, FORCE ON FORCE MARKING CARTRIDGES 5.56MM
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Summary
The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner is requesting competitive bids from qualified vendors for the purchase and delivery of Simunition and miscellaneous tactical products, including 9mm securiblank loud cartridges, 9mm FX marking cartridges in various colors (red, blue, orange, yellow, green, white), protective helmets, protective masks, throat collars, groin protectors, protective vests, protective gloves, anti-fog solution, bolt conversions, and 5.56mm force on force marking cartridges.
Deliveries are to be made to locations within Orange County, California, including the Sandra Hutchens Training Center, Mutual Aide/Reserves Bureau, and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) units. The submission deadline is December 9, 2026, with a question deadline of November 9, 2026. The contract term is 3 years.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive, responsible bid
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- SIMUNITION 9MM SECURIBLANK LOUD CARTRIDGES TOXFREE
- SIMUNITION 9MM FX MARKING CARTRIDGES RED/BLUE/ORANGE/YELLOW/GREEN/WHITE
- FX9002 PROTECTIVE HELMET BLACK/BLUE
- FX9003 PROTECTIVE MASK BLACK
- FX9000 THROAT COLLAR
- FX9000 GROIN PROTECTOR MALE/FEMALE
- FX9000 PROTECTIVE VEST MALE/FEMALE
- FX9000 PROTECTIVE GLOVES SMALL/MEDIUM/LARGE/X-LARGE/XX-LARGE
- FX PROTECTIVE HELMET ANTI-FOG SOLUTION
- SIMUNITION BOLT CONVERSION 5.56MM FX M4/M16/AR15
- SIM 5.56MM GEN2 FX MARKING CART RED TOXFREE M4/M16
- FORCE ON FORCE MARKING CARTRIDGES 5.56MM
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Insurance
- W-9 Form
- References
- Non-Collusion Declaration
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Levine Act Campaign Contribution Disclosure
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ocgov
- Scope location
- Santa Ana, CA
- Reported agency
- County of Orange
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Orange County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ocgov. For questions, contact Corina Fantes.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Orange County in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Corina Fantes at (714) 834-4385. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: SIMUNITION 9MM SECURIBLANK LOUD CARTRIDGES TOXFREE, SIMUNITION 9MM FX MARKING CARTRIDGES RED/BLUE/ORANGE/YELLOW/GREEN/WHITE, FX9002 PROTECTIVE HELMET BLACK/BLUE, FX9003 PROTECTIVE MASK BLACK, FX9000 THROAT COLLAR, FX9000 GROIN PROTECTOR MALE/FEMALE, FX9000 PROTECTIVE VEST MALE/FEMALE, FX9000 PROTECT. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive, responsible bid" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Orange County?
All active and historical solicitations from Orange County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Orange County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 9, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Insurance, W-9 Form, References, Non-Collusion Declaration, Certification Regarding Debarment, Levine Act Campaign Contribution Disclosure. Review the full document from Orange County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Ana, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.