NIGP 44005: Bullet Resistant Glass

NIGP 44005 Bullet Resistant Glass, an Item code, encompasses ballistic-protective glazing and door systems for law enforcement and public safety facilities. State and local governments buy transparent armor windshields for patrol and tactical vehicles, double automatic ballistic door systems for police station secure entries, and related installation labor. Recent solicitations show police departments and public safety agencies as the primary issuing bodies, with procurement focused on UL 752-certified ballistic protection—particularly Level 4 ratings that stop .30-caliber rifle ammunition—combined with operational functionality such as ADA compliance, automatic opening mechanisms, and staff training. Vendors must typically demonstrate five or more years of ballistic installation experience, maintain state contractor licensing and corporate registration, carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, and comply with background investigation and security clearance requirements for on-site work at law enforcement facilities.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Texas. Parker County, Texas posted a sealed-proposal RFP (RFPPC2640) on June 13, 2026, for ballistic windshield systems for law enforcement vehicles, with proposals due July 1, 2026. The City of St. Petersburg, Florida has issued multiple ballistic door solicitations: a quote (QUOTE26282) posted June 12, 2026, for a double automatic ballistic door system at Police Department Headquarters, certified to UL 752 Level 4, with responses due June 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM, and an earlier quote (QUOTE26176) posted April 14, 2026, with an April 13, 2026 response deadline. St. Petersburg's solicitations require lump-sum pricing, one-year warranty on materials and labor, and include voluntary subcontractor utilization goals for SBE, WBE, veteran-owned, and MBE participation with no mandatory minimums. Liquidated damages of $150 per calendar day apply for delays in substantial completion. Total Security Solutions was identified as a qualified vendor in the April 2026 St. Petersburg solicitation.