Industry Day - Tactical Protective Equipment

SPECIAL NOTICE INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT – TACTICAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS This is a Special Notice issued solely for informational and market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, nor does it commit the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with participation in this event. 1. Agency and Location Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) 400 First Street NW Washington, DC 20534 Rooms A/B/C 2. Event Description The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) hereby announces an Industry Day for Tactical Protective Equipment, to be conducted December 2–3, 2026, between 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST each day . The purpose of this event is to obtain information from industry regarding current products, technologies, and capabilities relevant to protective tactical equipment used in correctional emergency response operations. Information obtained will support the BOP’s national contracting initiative beginning in Fiscal Year 2027. 3. Categories of Equipment for Demonstration Interested vendors shall be prepared to bring physical items for in‑person demonstration. Equipment categories include, but are not limited to: • Protective helmets, including riot helmets with face shields • Riot and disturbance control shields • Shin guards and lower‑leg protection • Knee and elbow pads • Tactical uniforms • Forearm and upper‑arm protection • Chest, shoulder, back, and torso protection • Full‑body protective suits and modular protective systems • Tactical vests (Threat Level III‑A), including ballistic plate inserts • Protective gloves, including puncture‑resistant products • Riot batons and associated accessories • Equipment storage, transport, and maintenance accessories • Other related protective equipment designed for correctional emergency response operations 4. Vendor Participation Requirements To participate, vendors must comp