The 5 IntelAlytic Insights That Defined the Body Armor Industry in 2025
2025 was a turning point for the body armor industry. Supply chains tightened, standards confusion delayed procurements, and compliance claims were tested in real time. This intelligence review brings together IntelAlytic’s most impactful insights from the year, grounded in real advisory work across procurement, compliance, and standards interpretation, and outlines what agencies and manufacturers need to understand as they plan for 2026.
The Definitive Guide to Responding to Government RFIs, RFQs, RFBs, and RFPs for Body Armor
Most body armor procurement bids aren’t lost on performance; they’re disqualified on process. Long before pricing or technical review, submissions fail for expired registrations, missing documentation, or inaccurate NIJ compliance claims. In government contracting, precision and procedural discipline matter as much as ballistic performance. This IntelAlytic guide shows how armor manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers can organize, shred, and submit fully compliant government bids. Learn how to meet procurement eligibility, align with NIJ standards, and compete confidently across city, state, federal, and cooperative levels.
NIJ 0101.07 Is Live — But the CPL Isn’t: What Buyers and Sellers Must Know in 2025
NIJ 0101.07 and 0123.00 are officially in effect — but the Compliant Products List (CPL) hasn’t caught up yet. As testing moves forward through 2025, many “0101.07 certified” claims circulating the market are false. IntelAlytic breaks down what’s real, what’s not, and how buyers and manufacturers can navigate the transition with confidence.
Understanding NIJ Soft Armor Panel Sizes: What C1 to C5 Really Mean for Buyers
Learn what NIJ C1–C5 soft armor templates really mean, how they map to consumer sizes, and why panel area drives compliance. Backed by IntelAlytic + The Armor List.
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The Armor List: Smarter Data, Faster Performance, and Real-Time NIJ Body Armor Updates
The Armor List, powered by IntelAlytic, continues to evolve as the trusted data platform for the law enforcement and armor community. The latest update brings faster performance, smarter search, and real-time NIJ certification integration — ensuring agencies, procurement teams, and manufacturers always have verified, current, and actionable armor data at their fingertips.