Ballistic helmet and shield - supply

The Department of State US Embassy San Salvador seeks supply and delivery of ballistic combat helmets and tactical ballistic shields, with quotations due October 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM CST and questions due October 19, 2026.

Place of performance is Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador. The procurement requires thirty new NIJ Level IIIA ballistic combat helmets (Ops-Core FAST SF Next Generation Headborne System) in black—24 medium and 6 large—with ARC accessory rails, night-vision mounts, and adjustable retention systems backed by a minimum two-year manufacturer's warranty. Two new NIJ Level III/III+ rifle-rated tactical ballistic shields are also required: one 21" × 36" with NIJ Level III+ protection, viewport, and 1,000-lumen LED/strobe light (Paraclete Trifecta X or equal), and one 20" × 30" with NIJ Level III protection and weapon mount system (Paraclete Bellator III or equal). All items must be brand new, original from the manufacturer, and free of components from the People's Republic of China. Delivery to SUVI Global Services, 11380 NW 34th Street, Doral, FL 33178, must occur within 90 days of award in a single consolidated shipment.

Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of experience supplying NIJ-certified ballistic equipment, provide three references from similar contracts, maintain active SAM registration, provide OEM traceability documentation, and supply product specification sheets and photographs. The Government reserves the right to reject unreasonably low or high prices and proposals failing to meet NIJ certification standards or lacking proper country-of-origin documentation. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible quoter without discussions, though discussions may be held if necessary. NAICS 92212; PSC 1367.