Ballistic Shields - Cuyahoga County Sheriff SWAT

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department SWAT team in Ohio is procuring Level III Ballistic Shields through a competitive bidding process with a due date of April 24, 2026. The shields must meet rigorous specifications including rectangular dimensions between 20" to 23" wide and 34" to 38" long, with a maximum weight of 25 lbs including all components. Each shield must feature a see-through ballistic viewport measuring at least 2.5" high by 8.5" wide, an integrated LED light with a minimum capacity of 1000 lumens with off/on/strobe functionality, and a transport bag for protection and portability. The shields must meet or exceed NIJ Level III Ballistic Shield Standards and demonstrate special threat round testing capabilities against 7.62mm X 51mm (M80), 7.62mm X 39mm PS Ball (MSC), and 5.56mm X 45mm (M193) ammunition. Additional design requirements include a hard/solid primary handle system fixed horizontally to the shield, ballistic thickness of less than one inch excluding viewport and light components, reinforced fasteners that maintain ballistic integrity, and padding on the backside below the handle to support operator forearms.

The procurement document does not specify set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, current contractors, integration requirements, or budget ranges for this procurement. Interested vendors should note that the technical specification document provided does not contain information regarding pricing terms, quantities being procured, contract duration, funding sources, or disadvantaged enterprise provisions. Interested parties should contact the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department directly for additional solicitation details, as the comprehensive bid package and any supplemental documentation beyond the technical specifications would provide critical information regarding evaluation criteria, submission requirements, and award value.