Bid guide
How to bid on concealable body armor for the City of Johnson City
What Johnson City is buying
The City of Johnson City is seeking a term contract for male and female concealable body armor. The bid specifies the latest NIJ-certified ballistic Level II full-coverage type, including Safariland HW-2019-05-SB armor with M2 covert carriers. It also lists Oregon City external vest carriers.
The specified products are marked no-substitution. Additional vests will be ordered as needed, so vendors should review the attached specifications before deciding whether they can meet the requirements.
Key date and deadline
The bid was published October 20, 2026. The response deadline is November 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Submit through BidNet Direct, or follow the submission directions in the notice, before the closing time. Do not wait until the deadline to complete portal steps or upload your response.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit vendors that supply body armor and vest carriers and can provide the specified products without substitutions. It is relevant to firms in the security category.
Because the bid identifies particular products and says no substitution, confirm that your offering matches the solicitation before preparing a response.
How to access and respond
Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, bid documents and addenda.
Submit your response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs, before the deadline. Check the listing for addenda and any updated instructions before submitting.
Prepare a complete, compliant bid
Read the attached specifications carefully and compare each required product with what you can supply, including the armor, M2 covert carriers and Oregon City external vest carriers. Do not assume an alternative will be accepted when the solicitation says no substitution.
Use the bid documents to confirm what information and forms to include. Allow time to review your response for completeness and verify that the submission has gone through before the closing time.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Johnson City; the original posting controls.