SOCOM Ballistic Plates AO

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is conducting a procurement for 100 SOCOM Rifle Rated Ballistic Plates through a small purchase solicitation (Bid Number 26-493ISP-ADMIN-B-49417) for Sangamon County. The procurement specifically requires Level III protective armor plates with precise technical specifications, including 10"x12" Shooters Cut plates, 1.2" thick, multi-curve design, weighing 2.80 lbs or less, and constructed exclusively from Polyethylene material. Vendors must provide NIJ 0101.06 Type III Compliant standalone rifle-rated plates capable of withstanding ballistic testing against 7.62x51mm NATO FMJ, 7.62x39mm MSC, and 5.56x45mm M193 ammunition. Bidders are required to submit NIJ compliance documentation with their proposal and provide a minimum five-year warranty. The bid was posted on October 10, 2025, with proposals due by October 16, 2025, leaving a short window of approximately six days for potential vendors to prepare and submit their bids.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors must comply with the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2). The standard terms include requirements for $1,000,000 in General Commercial Liability and Auto Liability insurance, adherence to payment terms under the State Prompt Payment Act, and potential federal funding provisions. Vendors will be subject to performance monitoring and must transfer manufacturers' warranties to the State. Though a specific award value is not detailed, the procurement involves 100 ballistic plates, suggesting a moderate-value contract. The solicitation appears open to qualified manufacturers and suppliers who can meet the stringent technical specifications for high-performance protective armor, with a focus on precise ballistic capabilities and material composition.