Guides & Briefs

NIJ CPL snapshot — 2,445 products currently listed across eight manufacturers

Tribal Law Enforcement Armor Procurement — BIA vs Direct 638 Route

Tribal LE armor procurement runs on two parallel tracks: BIA OJS purchasing if BIA is the contractor, or 638 self-determination contracting if the tribe holds the contract. Same NIJ standards apply — but the paperwork and the grant options are different.

BVP Application Timeline — A Month-by-Month Playbook for Small Agencies

BVP isn't hard to win. It's hard to remember. This month-by-month playbook keeps a 50-officer agency on the same cycle as a 500-officer department.

Body Armor Warranty Replacement — When To Start The Refresh Cycle

A 5-year warranty is not a guarantee the armor still stops rounds at year 4.5. It's the window within which the manufacturer will replace it for defects. The procurement cycle that keeps your roster reliably armored starts at year 3, not year 5.

NIJ 0101.06 → 0101.07 — What To Do With Your Existing Inventory

NIJ 0101.07 is the new baseline, but 0101.06 products remain valid for purchases made while they're still on the Compliant Products List. The question is when — not whether — to start the transition. Here's the decision framework.

The Complete BVP Grant Guide — Bulletproof Vest Partnership for LE Agencies

DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance reimburses up to 50% of NIJ-certified body armor for state/local/tribal LE. Biennial cycle, strict product eligibility, and the difference between getting reimbursed and wasting your submission.

FPDS award : HARDWIRE LLC

FPDS award : HARDWIRE LLC

FPDS award : HARDWIRE LLC