FY26 Concealable Body Armor

The Texas Office of the Attorney General issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on March 16, 2026, for the FY26 Concealable Body Armor procurement, with bids due by April 3, 2026. This solicitation (Bonfire ID 302-26-019334) seeks qualified vendors to supply police protection body armor and carriers meeting specified protection standards and performance requirements. Bidders must submit sealed bids addressing product specifications, compliance certifications, delivery capabilities, and pricing for the requested quantities through the OAG Procurement Portal via the Bonfire platform at texasoag.bonfirehub.com. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) with appropriate National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) codes to participate. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets all mandatory requirements and technical specifications, with evaluation focusing on cost competitiveness alongside compliance with protection standards and quality requirements. Interested vendors must comply with comprehensive Terms and Conditions requirements, including Texas Bidder certification, suspension and debarment compliance, E-Verify employment verification, child support obligation certification, and prohibitions related to human trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations.

The available documentation does not specify set-aside designations for small business, minority-owned, or disadvantaged enterprises, though Texas procurement regulations may apply such preferences. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are disclosed in the solicitation materials. The procurement does not indicate specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements beyond standard body armor and carrier system specifications. Funding for this acquisition derives from the Office of the Attorney General's operational budget allocated for law enforcement equipment and protective gear; however, specific contract values or budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation. The contract terms are contingent upon vendor performance, budget availability, and continued operational requirements for body armor within the state's law enforcement agencies.