Request For Proposals - Ballistic Shields and Breaching Tools
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 27RFP009
- State
- Texas
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
Opportunity details come from austinisd.bonfirehub.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Austin ISD Police Department is requesting proposals for ARC Black Compact Response Shields (NIJ Rifle Level III) and specialized tactical pry tools, with proposals due August 11, 2026. This procurement is mandated by Texas House Bill 33 (the "Uvalde Strong Act"), which requires all Texas school districts to have at least one ballistic shield and one breaching tool readily available on every campus by the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
The scope specifies ARC Black Compact Response Shields meeting NIJ Rifle Level III ballistic rating and accompanying tactical pry breaching tools. Performance occurs across Austin ISD campuses in Travis County and multiple Austin City jurisdictions.
Opportunity text
The Austin ISD Police Department is seeking to acquire ARC Black Compact Response Shields (NIJ Rifle Level III) and specialized tactical pry tools. This procurement is a critical safety initiative mandated by Texas House Bill 33 (the "Uvalde Strong Act"), which requires all Texas school districts to have at least one ballistic shield and one breaching tool readily available on every campus by the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
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