Microstamping Viability RFI

Pursuant to Chapter 205 of the Laws of 2022, the Division of Criminal Justice Services (“DCJS or Division”) must “engage in and complete an investigation to certify the technological viability of microstamping-enabled pistols;” as a part of this investigation, “live-fire testing evidence” shall be included.

In furtherance of the aforementioned requirements, DCJS is issuing the instant Request for Information (RFI) in order to obtain information from subject matter experts (including but not necessarily limited to firearms manufacturers, forensic laboratories, firearms experts, and potential qualified vendors), relating to microstamping technology.

This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only, is not a solicitation of actual bids, and no contract will be awarded as a result. A firm or organization’s response to the RFI—or lack thereof—will have no impact on the evaluation of responses to any subsequent solicitations and does not preclude a vendor from bidding on a future solicitation. Responders are advised that the State will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responders’ expense.

DCJS expressly reserves the right to utilize any and all ideas submitted in the responses received unless covered by legal patent or proprietary rights, which must be clearly noted in the vendor’s response to the RFI.

The RFI is attached to this Contract Reporter ad.

A copy of the RFI is posted on DCJS public website:

https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/pio/vendor/business.html#solicitations