NIGP 66575: Polyimide Film

NIGP 66575 Polyimide Film, an Item code, encompasses the procurement and installation of ballistic-resistant and safety security window film for public-sector facilities, particularly K-12 schools seeking to harden building envelopes against active-threat and forced-entry risks. State and local jurisdictions are now soliciting polyimide film products and installation services as a security hardening measure, with specifications typically calling for laminate systems meeting ASTM F3561-22 Level 2 or equivalent performance standards on windows and doors facing public access areas. Issuing bodies under this code include school districts, which represent the primary market segment for ballistic film procurement, often leveraging federal grant funding to finance large-scale, district-wide installation programs.

The Bibb County School District in Georgia posted RFP 26-030 on January 30, 2026, seeking ballistic film provision and installation across multiple K-12 facilities with a March 2, 2026 response deadline and a June 29, 2026 completion target. The solicitation requires contractors to hold a minimum of five years' experience with K-12 or government facilities and manufacturer certification, with evaluation emphasizing qualifications and experience (25 points), technical approach (25 points), price (25 points), safety and compliance (15 points), and schedule and capacity (10 points). The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2026 at the Bibb County School District offices in Macon, Georgia, with a written questions deadline of February 17, 2026. Davis-Bacon wage requirements, E-Verify verification, Georgia criminal fingerprint clearance, and comprehensive insurance including $250,000 per occurrence Commercial General Liability coverage are mandatory, and contractors must commit to minority and small business subcontractor participation with at least 75 percent on-site workforce representation of minority and local laborers.