Opportunity

Hampton Civicplus #RFP 26-42/NB

City of Hampton Solicits Level IIIA Tactical Body Armor for SWAT Team

Posted

May 12, 2026

Respond By

June 16, 2026

Identifier

RFP 26-42/NB

NAICS

339113

The City of Hampton, Virginia, is seeking proposals to supply Level IIIA tactical body armor for its SWAT team. - Government Buyer: - City of Hampton, Consolidated Procurement Division (Buyer: Nicole Bonelli) - Products/Services Requested: - Approximately 30 units of Level IIIA tactical body armor vests - NIJ 0101.06 compliant ballistic panels (waterproofed, max thickness 0.28 inches, max weight 1.18 lbs/sq ft) - Made from Woven Aramid Twaron and Para-Aramid fabrics - Adjustable shoulder straps, MOLLE-compatible carrier, OD Green color with black "POLICE" patches - Includes 2 hard armor plates (10"x12" shooters cut) per vest - Protection for base vest, throat, collar, yoke, biceps, bicep adapter, groin, lower abdomen/back, trap armor inserts - Five pouches per vest - In-person measurements and fittings in Hampton required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery within 45 days of order - Minimum 5-year warranty on armor, 2 years on carrier - Vendors must honor vest fitting appointments within 10 business days - Multi-year contract: 1 year with up to 4 optional renewals - OEMs Mentioned: - No specific OEMs named; products must use Woven Aramid Twaron and Para-Aramid fabrics - Vendors must comply with all technical and compliance requirements as detailed in the solicitation.

Description

The City of Hampton is seeking proposals from qualified offerors to provide Level IIIA tactical body armor. The solicitation requires the provision of tactical body armor including body armor panels with concealable carriers and hard armor plates with specific threat level and size requirements. The procurement process is conducted through competitive negotiation and sealed proposals are required. The solicitation includes detailed specifications and submission instructions in the attached documents.

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