NIGP 25781: Terrorism Incident Prevention Equipment

NIGP 25781 Terrorism Incident Prevention Equipment is an Item code that covers law enforcement acquisitions of specialized firearms and tactical equipment used in counter-terrorism and high-threat response operations. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through police departments and public safety agencies acquiring rifles, carbines, and related tactical gear for armed response, active-threat interdiction, and protective operations. The issuing bodies are typically municipal police departments and consolidated city-county public safety divisions operating within jurisdictions where counter-terrorism capability and armed response readiness are designated priorities.

Columbus Consolidated Government Police Department posted RFB No. 27-0010 on September 16, 2026, with response deadline October 14, 2026, soliciting a trade or credit transaction involving 306 used and confiscated firearms plus seven upper receivers in exchange for Heckler & Koch MR556 A4 SBR 11" rifles (Part No. 81001048) with accessories. The bidder must hold a current Federal Firearm License and applicable state firearm dealer licenses; award goes to the highest responsive and responsible bidder offering the greatest purchase credit or swap value, subject to City Council approval. Firearm inspections were scheduled for September 30, 2026, with sealed bids due October 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET via OpenBids and virtual bid opening at 3:00 PM the same day. The confiscated lot comprises weapons with .223 caliber, 14" barrels with handguards and A-post front sights; the H&K rifles must include three 30-round magazines per rifle, gas-operated short stroke piston, rotating bolt, and adjustable rear stock with six positions. Bidders must submit five percent bid security, E-Verify affidavits, federal and state firearm licenses, Form W-9, current business licensing, Conflict of Interest Affidavits, and Communication Concerning This Solicitation forms, with successful completion of transfer documentation required within ten calendar days of award.