U.S. Bullet Proofing

What U.S. Bullet Proofing does

U.S. Bullet Proofing (USBP), founded in 1988 by Ken Sampson and headquartered in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, manufactures and sells ballistic, blast, storm impact, and forced entry resistant fenestration systems — windows, doors, wall armor, and transaction accessories — for high-security facilities. The company is one of only three suppliers certified by the U.S. Department of State to provide windows and doors for U.S. embassies and federal buildings worldwide, and its products are tested to UL 752 Levels 1-8, GSA Level D+ blast standards (>26 psi), FEMA 361/ICC 500 storm impact, and DOS 15-minute forced entry. Core product families include the USAW series of aluminum-framed bulletproof windows (200, 300, 400, 800), the USAD 1000/1000 15R door systems, fiberglass and steel wall armor (USFA series), and accessories such as ballistic deal trays and voice communicators. USBP is a subsidiary of Specialty Fenestration Group (SFG), a Houston-headquartered platform formed in 2022 that combines USBP with Quikserv Inc., and is backed by River Associates Investments and (as of February 2026) Victor Capital Partners.

The company's business model is project-based, quote-driven enterprise sales: architects specify USBP products into building designs, general contractors or government procurement vehicles procure them, and revenue is recognized on a one-time, per-project basis. Pricing is custom per specification (ballistic level, dimensions, threat requirements) and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market combines direct sales for major federal/DOS accounts with a network of 13+ regional sales agencies across the U.S. and Canada (Baines Group, Jester Associates, Texas Glazing Solutions, Mayo Associates, etc.), supplemented by AIA CEU-accredited architect training, trade show presence, and content marketing. Customer segments are weighted toward U.S. federal/state/municipal government, embassies, law enforcement, financial institutions, K-12 schools, data centers, and select commercial/retail accounts, with named installations including the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Pennsylvania State Capitol, U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, NJ State Police Technology Complex, and the Washington Monument.

Name

U.S. Bullet Proofing

Legal name

United States Bullet Proofing, Inc.

Website

https://usbulletproofing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

U.S. Bullet Proofing (founded 1988, Upper Marlboro, MD) manufactures ballistic, blast, storm impact, and forced entry resistant windows, doors, wall armor, and transaction systems. It is one of only three U.S. Department of State–approved suppliers for federal buildings and embassies worldwide, serving government, law enforcement, financial, education, and data center customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Fenestration Products

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Ballistic resistant windows
• Forced entry doors
• Blast resistant fenestration
• Security wall armor
• Ballistic transaction systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Upper Marlboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Security Fenestration Hardware Sales: Custom project-based sales of ballistic windows, doors, and wall armor systems. Revenue is generated through direct project quotes for government, commercial, and institutional customers. Products are typically specified by architects and procured through general contractors or direct government contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

U.S. Bullet Proofing custom-designs, manufactures, and supplies one of the largest product lines of ballistic, blast, storm impact, and forced entry resistant windows, doors, curtain wall, storefront, wall armor, and transaction systems. Products are built on aluminum framing with multi-layered glazing (acrylic, polycarbonate, glass-clad polycarbonate) and use fiberglass and steel armor panels to protect government, institutional, and commercial facilities from multiple simultaneous threats. The offering includes project-based engineering analysis, recommended installer coordination, and solutions for new construction as well as retrofit applications.

Product overview

U.S. Bullet Proofing (USBP) offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-security fenestration products designed to protect people and property from ballistic, blast, storm impact, and forced entry threats. The product line centers on aluminum window systems (USAW series: 200, 300, 400, and 800) and door systems (USAD series: 1000 and 1000 15R), complemented by fiberglass and steel wall armor (USFA series), transaction accessories including ballistic deal trays and drawers (USDT and USDD series), and voice communicator systems. The company holds Department of State certification as one of only three approved suppliers for federal buildings and U.S. embassies worldwide, with products tested to UL 752 Levels 1-8 for ballistic protection, FEMA 361/ICC 500 for storm impact, and GSA blast standards. Products serve government facilities, embassies, banks, schools, data centers, police stations, and commercial buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• USAW 200 Bulletproof Windows Ballistic-rated aluminum window system providing protection against ballistics, blast, and forced entry threats for security applications in commercial and institutional facilities.
• USAW 300 Bulletproof Transaction Windows Bulletproof transaction window system designed for commercial and institutional transaction applications with ballistic protection for teller stations and pass-thru environments.
• USAW 400 Bulletproof Windows and Transaction Systems Advanced bulletproof window and transaction system engineered to withstand extreme blast conditions, validated at FPED IV with 50 lb TNT blast testing at over 26 psi.
• USAW 800 Bulletproof Windows High-security aluminum window certified by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) for 15-minute forced entry and ballistic resistance, used in embassy compounds worldwide.
• USAD 1000 Bulletproof Doors Premium ballistic, blast, and forced entry resistant aluminum door system providing comprehensive protection for high-security facilities including embassies, government buildings, and institutional customers.
• USAD 1000 15R (15-Minute Forced Entry/Bullet Resistant Aluminum Door) Department of State certified 15-minute forced entry and ballistic resistant aluminum door (DOS Certification # GDT-15R-USB-01A), designed for U.S. embassies overseas with all-aluminum stile and rail construction.
• USFA Fiberglass Wall Armor Ballistic fiberglass wall panel system offering multi-ply laminated protection against projectiles without spalling or ricocheting, available in various grades from handgun to military rifle protection.
• Steel Wall Armor Bullet-resistant steel wall armor providing an additional protection layer for walls and surfaces in high-security applications.
• Voice Communicators Window intercom systems enabling secure voice communication through ballistic windows and doors at transaction stations and security barriers.
• Ballistic Recessed Deal Trays and Pass-Thru Drawers (USDT / USDD Series) Ballistic deal trays, sliding recessed trays, pass-thru drawers with integrated communications, and thru-wall multi-drawer units providing Level 1-8 ballistic protection for transaction and cash-handling environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• USAW 400 Series window withstood 50 lbs TNT blast at 35 feet (>26 psi actual blast load) using same frame and glass sample for three consecutive demonstrations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• Texas Glazing SolutionsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 June 2026Texas Glazing Solutions, led by Dustin and Lindsay Price, will represent USBP and Quikserv throughout Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The agency will provide regional specification support, technical guidance, and project coordination for transaction systems and security fenestration solutions.
• Mayo AssociatesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 June 2026Mayo Associates will represent SFG brands (USBP and Quikserv) in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The agency provides regional specification support, technical knowledge, and customer-first approach for security fenestration solutions.
• Specialty Fenestration Group (SFG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2022U.S. Bullet Proofing and Quikserv Inc. formed Specialty Fenestration Group as a new parent company. SFG brings together two iconic brands and market leaders for high-level security and transaction systems under one joint enterprise. USBP continues to operate as an independent brand with strategic direction from SFG. Quikserv acquired USBP in June 2021.
• Quikserv Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Quikserv Inc. acquired U.S. Bullet Proofing in June 2021. Together with USBP, Quikserv established Specialty Fenestration Group as the parent company, combining two iconic brands with over 40 years of combined industry leadership. USBP continues to operate in Upper Marlboro, MD while SFG is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Riot Glass: Specializes in retrofit security glazing panels and framing systems for schools, retailers, and commercial buildings - emerging alternative in the forced-entry and ballistic-resistant fenestration space where USBP also competes.

Broad incumbents

• SAFTI (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's fire-rated and security glazing brand offering a broad portfolio of tested high-performance glass for commercial and institutional buildings - competes with USBP in the security glazing specification category.
• Apogee Enterprises (Viracon/Wausau): Public architectural glass and framing conglomerate whose Viracon and Wausau brands provide high-performance architectural glazing and security-rated window systems, competing with USBP in commercial and institutional segments.
• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope: Large incumbent glass and architectural aluminum systems manufacturer serving commercial façades; competes with USBP at the broader architectural fenestration level and increasingly in security-rated curtain wall applications.

Direct peers

• Quikserv Inc. Sister company under Specialty Fenestration Group that manufactures bullet-resistant transaction windows for QSR and banking - same customer base and threat-protection category as USBP.
• Armortex: Supplier of bullet-resistant barriers, doors, windows, and security glazing products used across government, banking, and commercial environments - overlaps with USBP on architectural ballistic fenestration.
• Insulgard Security Products: Specialty manufacturer of bullet-resistant glazing systems, security windows, and doors targeting schools, courthouses, and government buildings - directly competitive with USBP in architectural ballistic fenestration.
• Global Security Glazing: Manufactures ballistic, blast, and forced-entry resistant glass, windows, and entry systems primarily for government, embassy, and commercial applications - one of USBP's peer certified vendors for similar federal specifications.
• DefenseLite: Provides ballistic- and forced-entry-resistant security glazing overlays and window systems, competing directly with USBP for school safety and commercial building retrofits.
• Total Security Solutions: Direct competitor that designs and manufactures ballistic-resistant glass, windows, doors, and barrier systems for government, commercial, and educational facilities - overlapping closely with USBP's product set and specification-driven sales model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/usbpprotects
• Facebookfacebook.com/USBPPROTECTS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-states-bullet-proofing

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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