Limiting decision considers that the US certification requirement makes it difficult to enter Brazilian companies in a bidding of approximately R $ 26 million
A made a significant decision when suspending the purchase of ballistic intended for of the state. The measure was adopted by Judge Kenichi Koyama, from the 15th São Paulo Public Court, who identified possible restrictions on competition in the bidding process. The central point of the decision was a statement of the notice that required interested companies to have laboratories accredited by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the products were listed on the website of the National Institute of Justice, also American. Judge Coyama argued that such demands needed clear technical criteria, which could limit the participation of Brazilian companies in the bidding.
The bid in question, with estimated amounts between R $ 26 million and R $ 100 million, aimed to acquire 16,000 ballistic vests. The São Paulo Military Police had already been facing difficulties due to the lack of such equipment, the result of complications in previous bidding processes. In the past, the company -winning company did not comply with the established technical standards, which led to the need to select another company and, consequently, delayed the purchase of the vests. The current suspension further prolongs the difficulty in obtaining the essential equipment for police safety.
In response to the court decision, the São Paulo Public Security Bureau said the Military Police has not yet been formally notified of the suspension. The secretary stressed that the purchase of the vests aims to replace materials that are scheduled to win in the second half of 2026, ensuring that, for now, there is no immediate loss to the security of the police. However, the situation highlights the challenges faced by the corporation in the acquisition of fundamental equipment.
*With information from David de Tarso
*Report produced with the aid of AI
