Fire Department Ballistic Helmets, Plate Carriers and Protective Plates
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 127001651
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- 340 Fire Protection Equipment And Supplies
- 34006 Brackets, Clamps And Holders For Fire Fighting Equipment
- 34034 Fire Protection Clothing (Turnout Coats, Bunker Pants, Hoods, Gloves, Etc.) (See 345-56 For Fire Helmets)
- 34556 Hats And Helmets, Safety (Incl. Fire Helmets)
- 34574 Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe), (Blood Borne Pathogen Protection), Not Listed Elsewhere
- 34590 Vests, Life
- 34592 Vests, Safety
- 93632 Fire Fighting Equipment Maintenance And Repair
- 95343 Fire
- UNSPSC codes
- 46181701 Hard hats
- 46181601 Fire retardant footwear
- 46181705 Motorcycle helmets
- 57030400 Personal protective equipment
- 57070104 Stationery and PPE
- 46181506 Protective ponchos
- 46181518 Heat resistant clothing
- 46181700 Face and head protection
- 46180000 Personal safety and protection
- 46171646 Untact epidemic prevention equipment
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- 57070105 Personal protection equipment, power and water supply
- 46190000 Fire protection
- 46181508 Fire retardant apparel
- 46181552 Mining headlamp
- 46181704 Safety helmets
- 46181706 Helmet parts or accessories
- 42131615 Chemotherapy personal protective equipment
- 46182407 Chemical spill safety kit
- 46182502 Personal safety light
- 46181507 Safety vests
- 84131519 Fire insurance
- Point of contact
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- Kellee Mac Donald kellee.macdonald@santamonica.gov (310) 458-8797
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Santa Monica Fire Department is soliciting bids for complete ballistic helmets and vest systems to equip approximately 130 fire department personnel—Tactical Firefighter Paramedics, Firefighters, Ambulance Operators, and Overhead Staff—plus a 20 percent supply reserve for repairs and upstaffing, with bids due July 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time under an Invitation to Bid released July 1, 2026. Questions are due July 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with responses posted July 8.
The scope specifies three helmet models without substitution unless authorized by the Fire Department: Paraclete PTH-IIIA Full Cut, Paraclete Operator Elite High Cut, and Team Wendy EXFIL SL Ballistic High Cut. Vendors must provide ballistic protective plates at specified quantities. All equipment must carry NIJ Level III (or above) ballistic test results. Vendors must submit comprehensive specification sheets, warranty information, and a contact list of Southern California Professional Fire Departments as references. Minimum qualification is three years of recent experience providing ballistic helmets, tactical plate carriers, and protective plates within OES Region 1-LA County with Southern California professional fire departments, verified through references.
Electronic submissions through the City's e-Procurement Portal (OpenGov) are mandatory, with pricing itemized including taxes and shipping, quoted F.O.B. destination Santa Monica, California. Vendors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and provide entity ID, CAGE, or NCAGE number to qualify for potential grant funding. Payment is due within thirty days of delivery and invoice receipt. The contract includes renewal options for four additional one-year periods at the same price, terms, and conditions.
The evaluation process awards points based on experience and technical competence (25 percent), cost (20 percent), ability to meet work plan and timelines (25 percent), stability and references (10 percent), value-add and breadth of service (10 percent), and quality control (10 percent). The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to separate bidders for different items, adjust quantities, and cancel portions of the purchase prior to delivery.
Opportunity text
The Santa Monica Fire Department is seeking qualified vendors to provide complete ballistic helmets and vest systems to support the safety for Tactical Firefighter Paramedics, Firefighters, Ambulance Operators and Overhead Staff.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fire_Department_Ballistic_Helmets,_Plate_Carriers_and_Protective_Plates.pdf | ||
| PSA_Template.docx | DOCX document | |
| CSA_Template.docx | DOCX document | |
| 2026_Ballistic_Vests_Project_Proposal_02.26.2026.rev.pdf | ||
| Payment_Bond.docx | DOCX document | |
| Software_Maintenance_Agreement_Template.docx | DOCX document | |
| Software_as_a_Service_Template_(11-25).docx | DOCX document |
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