NIGP 96211: Ballistic Testing

NIGP 96211 Ballistic Testing, an Item code, encompasses ballistic protection systems, cartridge case analysis equipment, and related security installations that state and local governments procure to enhance law enforcement capabilities and secure public facilities. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring three distinct categories of ballistic products: specialized vehicle modifications including ballistic protection and light packages for police fleets; automated cartridge case triage systems for crime scene units to enable rapid ballistic identification and NIBIN matching; and ballistic film installations on school windows and doors to meet ASTM F3561 security standards. Issuing bodies under this code span municipal public works departments, county sheriff's offices, school districts, and city procurement entities. The City of Phoenix Public Works Department, Williamson County Sheriff's Office in Texas, and Bibb County Public Schools in Georgia have each solicited under the code within the past six months, reflecting demand across urban police fleets, forensic crime analysis, and K-12 security infrastructure.

Geographic activity clusters in Arizona, Texas, and Georgia based on recent postings. The City of Phoenix issued IFB 26-FSD-028 on April 24, 2026, for specialized vehicle solutions including ballistic protection for the Phoenix Police Department, with a mandatory pre-offer conference on November 21, 2025, and final offers due December 10, 2025; the contract runs three years with two optional one-year extensions and carries DBE and small business participation requirements. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office posted RFQ 26RFQ25 on February 2, 2026, for an automated cartridge case triage solution with quotes due February 8, 2026, including acquisition hardware, imaging, and NIBIN connectivity for crime scene units. Bibb County Public Schools in Georgia issued RFP 26-030 on January 30, 2026, for ballistic film installation across K-12 facilities to achieve ASTM F3561 standards, with proposals due March 2, 2026; Clear Armor LLC was awarded as of March 25, 2026, with a one-year term and four optional renewals.