What is a good source to good sources to procure law enforcement equipment, specifically items like gas masks and riot helmets?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:11:51 -0500

Logisticians and Contracting Officers, does anyone have good sources to procure law enforcement equipment specifically items like gas masks and riot helmets? I know of and have used Galls and GSA Advantage.

Thanks a bunch.

Response by MSG Phil Herndon made Feb 16 at 2014 6:58 PM

MSG Phil Herndon — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:58:12 -0500

SARRS or contract? Masks are pretty standard, but are MTOE items. For civilian items like riot shields, there are a lot of sites that make clip ons for the helmets, and most of the online police suppliers. With all contracts, remember that it isn't the brand you get to request, but the capability.

The funding source matters as well. DoD instructions are to use NSN items as much as possible. For that, I'd go to any MP BN HQ and ask them for the NSN

Response by SFC James Baber made Feb 16 at 2014 9:17 PM

SFC James Baber — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:17:06 -0500

I would suggest checking with the III Corps G3 as they are the ones that do many of the 89th MP BDEs external special order items for their joint service and multi-agency training exercises, so they should be able to give you some good companies to go with or even help with the actual procurement or purchase as well, you never know until you ask right.

Good luck.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2014 9:42 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 May 2014 09:42:29 -0400

SSG Redondo, I have a old soldier who use to work for me and is now stationed in a MP unit there at Ft. Hood, hit me up off line when you have a chance and I can try to get you two connected.