Special Ops Breaching Equipment

The State of Illinois, through the State Police Special Operations Command, is procuring specialized breaching equipment for its SWAT program. This goods procurement encompasses five distinct product categories with detailed technical specifications: a heavy structural steel breaching door and frame system capable of withstanding manual, ballistic, mechanical, explosive, hydraulic, and vehicle-assisted breaching methods with a free-standing design and removable caster wheels; a manual entry ram weighing 35-40 pounds with a 4-inch by 4-inch strike face constructed from solid hardened steel with ambidextrous design and accessory rail capability; a collapsible Halligan tool manufactured from drop-forged high-alloy steel with a maximum collapsed length of 15 inches and extended length of 22-24 inches, featuring an aluminum handle and collet-style locking mechanism; a collapsible sledge hammer weighing no more than 9 pounds with a chromium/molybdenum alloy steel head, aluminum handle, and dual or multi-point locking mechanism; and a vehicle-assisted breaching hook manufactured from heat-treated alloy steel with a minimum 13,000-pound working load capacity, designed for defeating steel security doors and reinforced entries with tow strap and recovery hardware compatibility. The procurement was posted on April 9, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 21, 2026. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and maintain commercial liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, along with required worker's compensation insurance.

The specification sheet does not identify any set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges. Vendors awarded this contract must maintain books and records for three years following final payment or contract completion, or five years if federal funds are utilized, and all work product and intellectual property created under the contract become the sole and exclusive property of the State of Illinois. Payment shall be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices for supplies and services through June 30 required by July 31 of that year. The State reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately upon notice if vendor performance jeopardizes health, safety, or property. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Illinois General Assembly, and the State may suspend or terminate without penalty if sufficient funding becomes unavailable.