Opportunity
Santa Monica Opengov #12700165
Santa Monica Fire Department Ballistic Helmets, Plate Carriers, and Protective Plates Procurement
Posted
May 12, 2026
Respond By
June 02, 2026
Identifier
12700165
NAICS
423860, 423910
The Santa Monica Fire Department is seeking bids to supply advanced personal protective equipment for its personnel. - Buyer: Santa Monica Fire Department (City of Santa Monica, Los Angeles County) - Products requested: - Ballistic helmets (156 units) - Plate carriers (156 units) - Ballistic rifle plates (156 units) - Cummerbunds (156 units) - Quantities cover 130 department members plus a 20% surplus for repairs and upstaffing - No specific OEMs or brands are named in the solicitation - Requirements include product quality, delivery capability, and compliance with safety, insurance, licensing, and legal standards - Vendors must submit bids electronically; evaluation will consider multiple criteria - Notable: Emphasis on equipping Tactical Firefighter Paramedics, Firefighters, Ambulance Operators, and Overhead Staff for hazardous environments
Description
The Santa Monica Fire Department is seeking qualified vendors to provide complete ballistic helmets and vest systems to support the safety of Tactical Firefighter Paramedics, Firefighters, Ambulance Operators, and Overhead Staff. The project aims to equip approximately 130 members with ballistic helmets, carriers, and protective plates, with an additional 20% supply for repairs and upstaffing incidents. The procurement includes ballistic helmets, plate carriers, ballistic rifle plates, cummerbunds, and related documentation. Bids are to be submitted electronically by June 1, 2026, and will be evaluated based on price, experience, product quality, delivery capability, and compliance.