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Iowa Department of Administrative Services·Iowa

Body Armor and Ballistic-Resistant Products

Closes 3/27/2026$500k – $2MInvitation for Bid
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Description

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking bids for the provision of body armor and ballistic-resistant products, including vests, helmets, and shields, for use by law enforcement and other authorized public safety agencies. The successful bidder will be required to provide these products to the state. The scope of work includes the delivery of new ballistic-resistant vests, stab-resistant vests, combination ballistic and stab-resistant vests, ballistic-resistant helmets, ballistic-resistant shields, and related products. • The products must meet the requirements specified in the solicitation document. • The bidder must be able to deliver the products within the specified timeframe. • The bidder must be able to provide maintenance and support for the products. • The bidder must be able to provide training for the use of the products.

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Contact

Craig Trotter(Purchasing Agent)

[email protected]

(515) 322-8593

Key dates

Opened
3/13/2026
Closes
3/27/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Aerospace and Defense
NAICS
332994
Solicitation №
005-RFB-2583-2026

Budget estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

The budget for this opportunity is difficult to estimate without knowing the exact quantities of the products required. However, the cost of body armor and ballistic-resistant products can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars per unit, depending on the type and quality of the product. Assuming an average cost of $1,000 per unit and a total of 1,000 units, the total budget would be around $1 million. However, this is a rough estimate and the actual budget could be higher or lower, depending on the specific requirements of the solicitation and the bids received.

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