1130-26-R-NBID-00021

The State of Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management, is requesting proposals for body armor, riot shields, and supplies under negotiated contract 1130-26-R-NBID-00021, with proposals due July 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST. All ballistic body armor must comply with National Institute of Justice Standard 0101.06 or the applicable current standard — the central compliance requirement.

The scope is a comprehensive line of ballistic body armor, law enforcement equipment, police protection equipment, ballistic shields, and tactical vests for commercial, institutional, and governmental use. Each vest must include two outer shells and a carrying case. Suppliers must submit pricing in Excel format showing manufacturer's suggested retail price, discounted state price, and percentage discount for each item; all items must reflect a discount from MSRP to be eligible. If the manufacturer holds a GSA contract, the current GSA price list must be submitted, and discounts must be competitive compared to GSA, other state governments, and large volume commercial customers. Manufacturers with existing State contracts must submit a purchase summary and signed attestation form covering sales from October 1, 2025 forward; failure to submit results in disqualification.

The contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with no renewal options. Pricing must remain firm for the entire twelve-month period with no increases permitted. All freight and shipping costs are the vendor's responsibility under F.O.B. Destination terms. The State remits payment within forty-five days of invoice receipt. Two addendum periods are permitted — the first during the initial five business days following contract commencement and the second from February 1–15 — for additions or deletions only, with no price modifications allowed. Either party may terminate with thirty days' prior written notice. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MAGIC. Contact James Brabston, Statewide Procurement Analyst II, at the Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management in Jackson, Mississippi.