Procurement Process

From Pre-Order to Deployment — Here's How It Works

ShieldForm operates on a verified pre-order model. No inventory speculation. Manufacturing begins when your agency's order crosses the threshold.

Your Path to Protection

Select your buyer type to see the exact process from start to delivery.

01

Submit Agency Inquiry

Fill out the Agency Inquiry form — describe your unit size, timeline, and mission requirements.

02

Verification

Badge number and agency verified against the active law enforcement database. Active military ID accepted.

03

Reserve Your Units

Pay a $500/unit deposit to lock your order and secure your place in the manufacturing queue.

04

Manufacturing Threshold

Production begins when the combined order reaches 50+ verified units. You're notified at each milestone.

05

NIJ Certification Confirmation

Every suit ships with full NIJ certification documentation. No exceptions for LE agency procurement.

06

Delivery & Onboarding

Full kit delivered: suit, helmet, gloves, and boots. Team onboarding session included with every agency order.

07

Equipment Protection Plan

Optional annual plan covering all components — ballistic panels, electronics, and outer shell.

Why Pre-Order?

Every Suit Has a Home Before It's Built

We don't manufacture suits that don't have a home. Every unit is built for a verified wearer with exact measurements. This ensures quality, reduces waste, and protects our certification chain of custody.

When your order contributes to the 50-unit threshold, manufacturing begins. We notify you at each stage — from threshold confirmation to NIJ testing to final delivery.

50 Units

Manufacturing Threshold

90–120 Days

Delivery After Threshold

100% Verified

Every Wearer Confirmed

Certification

NIJ Certification: No Shortcuts

ShieldForm suits are engineered to pass all NIJ protection levels — IIA through IV. Certification testing is currently underway. No suit ships to any LE agency before certification documentation is in hand.

Learn About NIJ Certification →

Common Questions

Straight answers for procurement managers, directors, and executives.

Ready to Protect Your Team?

Submit an agency inquiry and our procurement team will be in touch within 48 hours.

Submit Agency Inquiry

Questions? Email us at team@shieldform.madethis.app