SOCOM/DOP - Level III Rifle Rated Ballistic Shields -tt

The Illinois State Police is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Level III Rifle Rated Ballistic Shields under solicitation number 26-493ISP-OPERA-B-52598, with a submission deadline of June 8, 2026. The solicitation seeks to contract with a vendor to provide ballistic shields on an as-needed basis for a one-year term commencing June 1, 2026, with the potential purchase of up to seventy-five shields with no guaranteed minimum order. The shields must meet NIJ Standard 0108.01 compliance and be capable of stopping multiple shots from 5.56x45mm, 7.62x51mm, and 7.62x39mm ammunition, with specifications of 18" to 20" wide by 32" to 36" long, a maximum weight of 20 pounds, and a horizontal handle of at least 10 inches. Delivery must occur within 30 days of order placement to either Special Operations Command in Springfield or the Division of Patrol between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with all shipping and delivery charges included in the product pricing. The selected vendor must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law, and must provide a twelve-month warranty on all supplies. The State will award the contract to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible bidder, with all bids submitted electronically through the BidBuy system remaining firm for 90 days following opening.

Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) or submit a completed Vendor Disclosure form with their bid, and must certify compliance with all state and federal regulations, including drug-free workplace standards, equal employment opportunity requirements, and prevailing wage requirements where applicable. The solicitation includes set-asides for Business Enterprise Program and Veterans Small Business Program participation, with vendors required to submit utilization plans where applicable. Ballistic shields must be manufactured in the United States unless specific exemptions apply, and vendors awarded contracts valued at $1,000 or more must pay a $15 administrative fee for the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative. The contract is subject to availability of appropriated funds and may be terminated for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately upon notice. The maximum contract amount will be determined by the State prior to execution, with the resulting contract potentially funded in part or entirely with federal funds; the specific percentage and dollar amount will be disclosed upon notice of award. No incumbent vendor or existing contract infrastructure has been identified in the solicitation documents.