Cooperative Purchasing
Streamlined procurement.
FEI is a contracted vendor on the cooperative purchasing vehicles agencies actually use — making procurement easier, faster, and more cost-effective whether you're a Texas agency, a New York state buyer, or a department anywhere in between.
Streamline your police supply purchases with BuyBoard.
Simplify your procurement process through BuyBoard — a trusted cooperative purchasing platform for public-safety agencies. As a premier police-supply distributor, FEI holds three awarded contracts you can access for your procurement needs.
Law Enforcement Equipment & Supplies
Correctional and Detention Facility Equipment & Supplies
Uniforms & Accessories
Benefits of BuyBoard contracts
These contracts give your agency access to:
- Pre-negotiated, competitive pricing
- Fast, reliable delivery
- No-bid purchasing authority
- Compliance with local and state procurement laws
Join BuyBoard
Become a BuyBoard member to start purchasing from FEI's awarded contracts with pre-negotiated pricing — open to public agencies in Texas and nationwide.
From tactical gear to correctional-facility equipment and duty supplies, FEI is here to help your department shop smarter and stay mission-ready.
Pre-Negotiated procurement at nationally discounted pricing.
FEI is a contract holder with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). Members can purchase a wide range of products — from tactical gear to medical supplies — at nationally discounted pricing while staying fully compliant with federal, state, and local procurement regulations.
Benefits of TIPS
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No bidding required
TIPS has already completed the competitive bid process for you.
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Nationally discounted pricing
On trusted brands across the FEI catalogue.
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Purchasing compliance
Aligned with all applicable laws and ethical standards.
Many of FEI's top-quality branded products are available on TIPS today.
How to join (it's free)
Visit tips-usa.com
Open the TIPS member portal in your browser.
Click Membership → Become a Member
Free membership for any qualifying public-safety agency.
Select your state and submit two short forms
Approval is typically same-day. After that you can purchase against FEI's contract.
New York State Hazardous Incident Response Equipment.
FEI is an authorized reseller under the New York State Hazardous Incident Response Equipment (HIRE) Contract — a streamlined procurement path consistent with the Department of Homeland Security's Authorized Equipment List (DHS AEL).
Available to agencies nationwide through the Extension of Use Request.
Key benefits of the NYS HIRE contract
Streamlined Purchasing
Simplified procurement for eligible agencies through direct access to the HIRE Contract.
Competitive Pricing
Fair and transparent pricing in line with state contract guidelines.
Regulatory Compliance
Purchases meet New York State's legal and contractual requirements.
High-Quality Solutions
Access to vetted products and services designed for public-sector needs.
Reliable Fulfillment
Efficient, on-time delivery backed by a trusted, state-approved vendor.
Dedicated Support
FEI delivers ongoing assistance and excellent customer service on all HIRE purchases.
Body-armor distributor through NASPO.
FEI is a distributor for Point Blank Enterprises and United Shield through the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing program. If your state uses NASPO for body-armor procurement, our team is ready to support your agency's needs.
Body armor through NASPO ValuePoint
FEI is contracted to supply Point Blank Enterprises and United Shield body armor through NASPO ValuePoint — the largest cooperative purchasing program in the United States, used by participating states for high-volume procurement.
Confirm your state's participation.
To confirm your state's participation in NASPO ValuePoint or learn more about the contract, contact our team directly and we'll guide you through eligibility and ordering.
Contact UsFirearms and accessories from authorized partner brands.
FEI distributes platform-specific firearms, optics, suppressors, and tactical accessories from the manufacturers your team trusts. Route the order through whichever cooperative contract you already hold — BuyBoard, TIPS, NYS HIRE, or NASPO — and our team will configure the line-items to match.
Platforms, optics, accessories.
Patrol rifles, duty handguns, less-lethal launchers, weapon lights, holsters, and optics from brands like Daniel Defense, Aimpoint, Vortex, EOTech, Streamlight, and Holosun — all available against your existing cooperative contract.
Ask for a configured quote.
Tell us the platform, accessory list, and the contract vehicle you want to use. We'll come back with itemised pricing and lead-times — typically within one business day.
Request a QuoteReady to procure?
Procurement Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
Whether you're buying through BuyBoard, TIPS, NYS HIRE, or NASPO, tell us your preferred contracting vehicle and we'll respond with a formal quote within one business day.