Law Enforcement Ballistic Protection Equipment

This RFP seeks qualified vendors to enter a cooperative, multi‑year contract to supply a full line of law‑enforcement ballistic protection equipment—including soft body armor, carriers, hard plates, helmets, shields, K‑9 vests, and related accessories—as well as fitting, sizing, warranty, and lifecycle support services for the City of Tempe and 1GPA member agencies nationwide. The initial contract term is one year with the option to extend up to four additional one‑year periods. Vendors may propose any subset of the product categories and must meet NIJ, MIL‑STD, and ISO‑9001 quality requirements. Proposals are due November 5, 2026, with a pre‑proposal conference on October 20, 2026 (Zoom). The solicitation emphasizes competitive pricing, compliance with federal and state procurement statutes, and the ability to provide regional fitting services. • Provide soft and hard ballistic armor, carriers, helmets, shields, and K‑9 protection gear. • Must meet NIJ, MIL‑STD, and ISO‑9001 certification standards. • Include fitting, sizing, warranty, maintenance, and replacement services. • Initial term 1 year, renewable up to 4 additional years. • Open to all 1GPA members; pricing evaluated via a Market Basket approach. • Electronic submission via OpenGov; pre‑proposal conference mandatory for clarification (optional attendance).