Crisis Intervention Program Weapon Storage Services
- Client
- Maine
- RFP Number
- EXTRA-75460
- Posted
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- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe buyer requires a vendor to provide crisis intervention program weapon storage services to a Maine government authority. To enhance law enforcement efforts to store and track relinquished weapons, the requested scope includes upgrading agency storage facilities, purchasing software and technologies to track firearms, and purchasing gun locks or other safety devices. The buyer utilizes formula funds targeting crime, violence, and gun violence prevention to support this initiative. The buyer limits eligibility to onshore USA organizations only and specifies that the vendor will perform the work offsite. Vendors may submit proposals digitally via email or online, and the buyer is looking for proposal responses to establish the budget. The buyer requires vendors to submit all questions no later than September 11, 2026.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFA# 202608130 Byrne State Crisis Intervention_ Weapon Storage_Final.docx. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Department of Public Safety is seeking applications for the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program to enhance law enforcement efforts to effectively and efficiently store and track weapons relinquished to law enforcement. Funding is available for local and county law enforcement agencies and local governments to safely secure, store, track, and return relinquished guns.
- Issued by
- State of Maine Department of Public Safety
- Submitted Questions Due Date
- September 11, 2026, no later than 4:00 p.m., local time
- Application Submission Deadline
- October 28, 2026, no later than 4:00 p.m., local time
- Anticipated Contract Start Date
- 11/20/2026
- Anticipated Contract End Date
- 09/30/2027
- How to submit
- Electronic via the Vendor Self Service System (VSS)
- Submission details
- Submitted via VSS as a single typed Application Form file named RFA# 202608130 Application Submission – [Applicant's Name]. File size limit is 15MB per file.
- Contract term
- Anticipated contract period from 11/20/2026 to 09/30/2027
- Estimated value
- $743,239 available in total funding
- Funding
- Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) Formula Grant / Bipartisan Safer Communities Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub. L. No. 117-159)
How proposals are evaluated
| Eligibility | Pass/Fail |
| Qualifications/Experience | 30 |
| Proposed Project | 45 |
| Budget | 25 |
Scope of work
- Upgrading agency storage facilities
- Purchasing software and technologies to track relinquished firearms
- Purchase of gun locks or other safety devices
- Providing necessary quotes to Contract/Grant Specialist
- Providing paid invoices for reimbursement
- Completing quarterly progress and outcome reporting requirements
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a Law Enforcement Agency or Local Government (city, county, township, town, or certain federally recognized American Indian tribes)
- Must have an active User ID and password in VSS
- Must have an active Vendor Code (VC or VS) to contract with the department
Documents to include with the bid
- Completed Application Form
- All required information and attachments stated in the Application Form
- Necessary quotes
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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