Nevada Ionwave #608008

LVMPD Solicits NIJ Level III Ballistic Rifle Shields (Paraclete Vanguard - L or Equal)

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is seeking bids for an annual contract to supply NIJ Level III Ballistic Rifle Shields. - Buyer: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Purchasing Office - Product requested: 50 units of Paraclete Vanguard - L, 21 x 36" ballistic rifle shields, or equivalent - Shields must meet or exceed NIJ-STD-0108.01 Level III and UL 752 Level III standards - Required features: - Minimum dimensions: 21" x 36" - Weight not to exceed 19 lbs - Hybrid composite ballistic material - Rectangular reinforced and recessed viewport (3 x 9 to 4 x 10 inches) - Ambidextrous tri-grip handle - Hook and loop forearm strap - High-density foam padding - Polyurethane coating - Black color with 'POLICE' logo on front - No lighting - Shields must be tested by an independent NIJ laboratory and pass resistance to M193/.223 rounds - Product warranty required - Bidders may propose 'or equal' products but must provide documentation and independent test results to prove equivalency - No specific OEMs are mandated, but Paraclete (manufacturer of the Vanguard - L) is referenced as the baseline product - Shields must not be manufactured by or contain components from certain prohibited Chinese entities

Description

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is seeking bids from qualified bidders for the purchase of Level III Ballistic Rifle Shields. The project is an annual requirements contract for these ballistic rifle shields, which must meet or exceed National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Level III standards. Bidders must review all attached documents, including technical specifications, general conditions, and instructions to bidders. The solicitation includes detailed requirements such as shield dimensions, materials, and testing results from an independent NIJ laboratory. The deadline for questions is June 30, 2026, and bids are due by July 2, 2026.

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