T.004/2025 Request for Information On Body Armour for An Garda Síochána Operational and Tactical Units

Description

This RFI seeks to obtain information in relation to proven business and technical solutions, including lessons learned, best practices and recommendations that will assist AGS in identifying its requirements for PPE (ballistic and knife protection) for current operations and up to 10 years from initial orders. AGS is also interested in using the outcome of the RFI to inform the potential redesign of the Garda operational PPE and its integration with the current AGS uniform. Respondents are requested to provide case studies of similar police forces requirements and solutions to including load carrying of equipment for tactical units. Interested suppliers are invited the read and respond to the Request for Information document before the 14th of February 2025. This RFI seeks to obtain information in relation to proven business and technical solutions, including lessons learned, best practices and recommendations that will assist AGS in identifying its requirements for PPE (ballistic and knife protection) for current operations and up to 10 years from initial orders. AGS is also interested in using the outcome of the RFI to inform the potential redesign of the Garda operational PPE and its integration with the current AGS uniform. Respondents are requested to provide case studies of similar police forces requirements and solutions to including load carrying of equipment for tactical units. Interested suppliers are invited the read and respond to the Request for Information document before the 14th of February 2025.