FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program

Community Oriented Policing Services

Published: Jun 2, 2026

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 20.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 16, 2026.

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Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY26 Technology and Equipment Program (TEP). This noncompetitive, invitational, funding opportunity provides funding to state, territorial, local, Tribal, and other entities designated under the heading “Community Oriented Policing Services, Technology and Equipment Community Projects / COPS Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment” in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement – Division C, which is incorporated by reference into Public Law 119-74, to develop and acquire effective law enforcement equipment, technologies and interoperable communications that assist in responding to and preventing crime and expand the implementation of community policing. Equipment funded under this program should meet any applicable requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Office of Law Enforcement Standards.

Agency: Community Oriented Policing Services

CFDA: 16.710

Eligible Applicants: This is an invitational program.

Eligible applicants are limited to those identified in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) for the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-74) for the projects designated for funding. The legal name (or “doing business as” name) associated with the applicant’s unique entity identifier (UEI) as registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) must coincide with the agency name listed in the JES. State and local governmental entities must comply with 8 U.S.C. §1373, which provides that State and local government entities may not prohibit, or in any way restrict, any government entity or official from sending to, receiving from, maintaining, or exchanging information regarding citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual with components of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or any other federal, state or local government entity. This includes any prohibitions or restrictions imposed or established by a State or local government entity or official.

Applicant Types: Special district governments; City or township governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); State governments; County governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Cost Sharing: No

More Info: COPS Grants — https://cops.usdoj.gov/grants

Contact: Community Oriented Policing Services

Email: AskCopsRC@usdoj.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on June 2, 2026. Last refreshed 14 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Community Oriented Policing Services

Community Oriented Policing Services has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Security, Defense & Justice, Governance & Public Administration, and Social Protection & Welfare. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: June 9, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to $20,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 16, 2026. You have 16 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Community Oriented Policing Services in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.