NIGP 68051: Forced Entry Equipment and Supplies (Battering Rams, etc.)

NIGP 68051 Forced Entry Equipment And Supplies (Item) covers breaching and tactical entry tools that state and local law enforcement and fire rescue agencies procure for emergency operations and specialized tactical programs. The Illinois State Police Special Operations Command recently issued an IFB for breaching equipment—including manual entry rams, collapsible Halligan tools, collapsible sledge hammers, and vehicle-assisted breaching hooks—with submission by April 21, 2026. State and local jurisdictions under this code buy specialized metal breaching devices built to withstand manual, ballistic, mechanical, explosive, and vehicle-assisted methods, along with allied protective and less-lethal tactical equipment. Fire rescue departments also procure consumable operational supplies that may include forced-entry consumables on an as-needed basis. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state police and public safety agencies, county sheriffs' offices, city law enforcement departments, and fire rescue districts operating 24-hour emergency response programs.

Geographic spread across recent activity includes Illinois, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina. The State of Illinois has posted multiple solicitations for breaching equipment through its State Police Special Operations Command (posted April 9, 2026, due April 21, 2026). Harris County, Texas released an IFB for less-lethal launchers, munitions, and accessories for the Sheriff's Office (due March 9, 2026). Hillsborough County, Florida posted an ITB for consumable janitorial and operational supplies serving the Fire Rescue Department across 47 stations (due July 24, 2026, estimated contract value $765,679.84). The City of Charlotte, North Carolina solicited body armor and fitting services for sworn law enforcement personnel (due July 29, 2026). Vendors responding to these solicitations must meet detailed technical specifications, provide commercial liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, comply with state prompt payment and prevailing wage requirements where applicable, and maintain records for three to seven years depending on funding sources.