F.O.B. DESTINATION (STATEWIDE CONTRACT)

F.O.B. DESTINATION FOR SHIPMENT TO:

ALL STATE AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZED
NON-PROFIT ENTERPRISES LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.

TERM OF CONTRACT

THE ANTICIPATED EFFECTIVE DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CONTRACT ARE
SHOWN ON THE FRONT OF THIS SOLICITATION. IF AWARD HAS NOT BEEN MADE BY
THE ANTICIPATED EFFECTIVE DATE, THEN THE CONTRACT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE UPON THE DATE THE BID IS ACCEPTED AND CONTRACT AWARDED BY
THE STATE, AS INDICATED BY THE PURCHASING AGENT'S SIGNATURE ON THE
CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD (NOTE: THE CHANGE OF EFFECTIVE DATE MAY NOT
RESULT IN A CHANGE OF THE ANTICIPATED EXPIRATION DATE.)

RENEWAL OPTIONS: THIS CONTRACT MAY BE RENEWED UPON SATISFACTORY
COMPLETION OF THE INITIAL CONTRACT TERM. THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO EXECUTE UP TO 4_ OPTIONS TO RENEW THIS CONTRACT ANNUALLY UNDER THE
SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 12 MONTHS EACH BY
THE STATE. IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE STATE'S
COMMITMENT IS LIMITED TO A BASE TERM CONTRACT, NOT TO EXCEED TWELVE
(12) MONTHS, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO RENEWAL ANNUALLY AT THE STATE'S SOLE
OPTION.

IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
EXTEND THE TERM CONTRACT PERIOD RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION AN
ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF TIME, NOT TO EXCEED 180 DAYS BEYOND THE NORMAL
EXPIRATION DATE OF SUCH CONTRACT, UPON MUTUAL WRITTEN AGREEMENT BY
BOTH PARTIES, UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS. PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MAXIMUM TERM OF A CONTRACT EXCEED A TOTAL OF
SIXTY (60) MONTHS.
DELIVERY TIME (DAYS)

ALL ITEMS MUST BE DELIVERED WITHIN APPROXIMATELY _45_ DAYS AFTER
RECEIPT OF A PURCHASE ORDER.

PURCHASE ORDER RELEASE (SWC)

ORDERS FOR SERVICES OR SUPPLIES THAT ARE INCLUDED ON STATEWIDE
CONTRACTS SHALL BE PREPARED BY AGENCIES ON DEPARTMENTAL PURCHASE
ORDERS AND FORWARDED DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR. THESE PURCHASE
ORDERS, WHEN RECEIVED BY THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR, SERVE AS AUTHORIZATION
FOR SHIPMENT. ITEMS FROM DIFFERENT CONTRACTS MAY BE COMBINED ON A
SINGLE PURCHASE ORDER TO THE SAME VENDOR/CONTRACTOR TO MEET MINIMUM
ORDER REQUIREMENTS. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR AUTHORIZED
CORPORATIONS, WHERE APPLICABLE, WILL ISSUE THEIR PURCHASE ORDER
RELEASES DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR(S).

BILLING INSTRUCTIONS
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INVOICE THE STATE ONLY AFTER COMPLETION OF THE
WORK DESCRIBED IN THE PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT, AND AS REQUIRED BELOW
PRIOR TO ANY PAYMENT.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT AN INVOICE, WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION, TO: STATE AGENCY BILLING ADDRESS

SUCH INVOICE SHALL CLEARLY AND ACCURATELY DETAIL THE FOLLOWING
REQUIRED INFORMATION.

INVOICE/REFERENCE NUMBER; (ASSIGNED BY THE CONTRACTOR)
INVOICE DATE;
CONTRACT AND/OR PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER; (ASSIGNED BY THE STATE)
ACCOUNT NAME; PROCURING STATE AGENCY AND DIVISION NAME
ACCOUNT/CUSTOMER NUMBER; (UNIQUELY ASSIGNED BY THE CONTRACTOR TO
THE ABOVE-REFERENCED ACCOUNT NAME;
CONTRACTOR NAME;
CONTRACTOR FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OR SOCIAL
SECURITY NUMBER; (AS REFERENCED IN CONTRACT)
CONTRACTOR CONTACT (NAME, PHONE, AND/OR FAX FOR THE INDIVIDUAL TO
CONTACT WITH BILLING QUESTIONS);
CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS;
DESCRIPTION OF DELIVERED ITEM OR SERVICE; AND
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE FOR DELIVERED ITEM OR SERVICE.

THE CONTRACTOR UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE INVOICE SHALL;

INCLUDE ONLY CHARGES FOR SERVICE DESCRIBED IN CONTRACT OR PURCHASE
ORDER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH
IN CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER;

NOT INCLUDE ANY FUTURE WORK BUT WILL ONLY BE SUBMITTED FOR
COMPLETED SERVICE; AND

NOT INCLUDE SALES TAX OR SHIPPING CHARGES (UNLESS OTHERWISE
STIPULATED IN THE CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER).

THE CONTRACTOR AGREES THAT TIMEFRAME FOR PAYMENT (AND ANY DISCOUNTS)
BEGINS WHEN THE STATE IS IN RECEIPT OF A CORRECT INVOICE MEETING THE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ABOVE.

PAYMENT

IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE "BILL TO" AGENCY TO MAKE
PAYMENT. ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING PAYMENT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE
"BILL TO" AGENCY LISTED IN THE TOP, RIGHT SIDE OF THE PURCHASE ORDER,
NOT THE PURCHASING DIVISION.

LEVEL IIIA CONCEALABLE
MODEL ARMOR SPECIFICATION

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THE FOLLOWING DETAILED PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SET FOR THE STYLE,
COLOR, CONSTRUCTION, WEIGHT, BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE, AND QUALITY OF
LEVEL IIIA CONCEALABLE SOFT BODY ARMOR (BULLET-RESISTANT VESTS)
INTENDED FOR USE BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.

ONLY PRODUCTS OF MANUFACTURERS THAT MEET OR EXCEED THESE
SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. BIDS MUST INCLUDE FULL PRODUCT
DESCRIPTIONS, DRAWINGS AND/OR PHOTOS, AND TECHINICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TO BE CONSIDERED.

ONLY BODY ARMOR MODELS WHICH HAVE BEEN TESTED BY THE NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (NIJ) TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION
CENTER (TAPIC) AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CURRENT N.I.J.2005 INTERIM FOR THREAT LEVEL IIIA ARMOR WILL BE
SUBMITTED UNDER THIS SPECIFICATION.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

THE FOLLOWING THIRD-PARTY STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, DOCUMENTS,
AMENDMENTS, AND/OR APPLICABLE PARTS OF ISSUES IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
CONTRATUAL PURCHASE SHALL FORM PART OF THIS SPECIFICATION.
1. CURRENT N.I.J.2005 INTERIM FOR
BALLISTIC RESISTANCE OF POLICE BODY ARMOR
2. MIL-STD-6623 V50 BALLISTIC TEST FOR ARMOR
3. FEDERAL STANDARD NO. 751, STITCHES, SEAMS AND STITCHING
4. MIL-STD-T43548, THREAD
5. MIL-STD-F-21480, HOOK AND LOOP
6. MIL-I-45208A, DATED DECEMBER 16, 1973, QUALITY CONTROL
7. FED-STD- F


DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

THE SOFT BODY ARMOR DETAILED HERIN IS INTENDED TO BE THE STANDARD
ISSUE ARMOR FOR EACH TBI SPECIAL AGENT. IT IS INTENDED FOR FREQUENT
USE BOTH CONCEALED UNDER STREET AND BUSINESS ATTIRE AND UNDER TACTICAL
LOAD BEARING EQUIPMENT. THEREFORE, VESTS SHALL BE DESIGNED AND
CONSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE:

1. A HIGH DEGREE OF CONCEALABILITY, PARTICULARLY WITH HARD ARMOR
PLATE REMOVED
2. MINIMUM RESTRUCTION OF MOTINO OR MOBILITY
3. A POCKED ON THE FRONT OF THE FRONT BALLISTIC PANEL DESIGNED TO
HOLD A TRAUMA-REDUCING DEVICE (A TRAUMA PLATE, IN ADDITION TO THE
HARD ARMOR PLATE)
4. TAILS ON THE FRONT AND BACK GARMENT OR CARRIER PANELS TO KEEP THE
ARMOR FROM "RIDING UP" WHILE SITTING OR DRIVING.
5. REMOVABLE WASHIABLE GARMENT OR CARRIERS FOR EASE OF CLEANING.
6. A POCKET ON THE FRONT OF THE CARRIERS THAT WILL ACCEPT AN 8 X 10
(OR 5 X 8 IF APPROPRIATE BASED ON AGENT SIZE) HARD ARMOR PLATE.
7. FOR COMFORT AND MOBILITY THE VESTS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO MEET ON
WEARER'S SIDE WITH AT LEAST A 2" OVERLAP. VESTS THAT PROVIDE SIDE
PROTECTION SOLELY BY THE FRONT PANEL (FRONT TO REAR WRAP) WILL BE
REJECTED FROM THE BID.

GENERAL DESIGN

THE SOFT BODY ARMOR WILL BE DEISGNED TO BE WORN COMFORTABLY WHILE
BEING CONCEALED UNDER A LIGHTWEIGHT SHIRT.

THE GENERAL ARMOR CONFIGURATION SHALL BE A SLIP-ON DESIGN THAT COVERS
THE MAJORITY OF THE UPPER TORSO. THE CARRIER SHALL BE A SIX POINT
CONFIGURATION WITH ELASTIC STRAPS WITH HOOK AND LOOP FASTENERS,
ALLOWING PROPER ADJUSTMENT AND FIT AT THE WAIST AND SHOULDERS. THESE
STRAPS SHALL BE DESIGNED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO PREVENT THE FRONT, BACK
OR SIDES FROM "RIDING UP" OR SLIPPING DOWN ON THE WEARER DURING
PERIODS OF INTENSE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SUCH AS RUNNING, JUMPING, OR
CLIMBING.

THE BALLISTIC PANELS SHALL ATTACH TO THE INSIDE OF THE CARRIER BY
MEANS OF A TRAUMA INSERT POCKET TO PREVENT THE BALLISTIC PANELS
FROM FALLING DOWN WITHIN THE CARRIER.



THE BALLISTIC COMPONENTS MUST BE REMOVABLE IN ORDER TO FACILITATE
LAUNDERING OF THE CARRIER OR GARMENT.

EACH PIECE OF ARMOR OR VEST SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. ONE (1) SET OF BALLISTIC PANELS (1 FRONT & 1 BACK)
2. TWO (2) WASHABLE OUTER GARMENTS OR CARRIERS
3. ONE (1) 5" X 8" SOFT TRAUMA PLATE

BALLISTIC PANEL MATERIALS

ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE NEW, UNUSED AND WITHOUT FLAWS THAT MAY AFFECT
DURABILITY AND FUNCTION. BOTH FRONT AND BACK BALLISTIC PANELS ARE TO
CONTAIN HIGH PERFORMANCE BULLET-RESISTANT MATERIALS MADE FORM WOVEN
TWARON FABRIC, TEIJIN-TWARON LFT, GOLD FLEX BALLISTIC FABRIC, SPECTRA
SHIELD DYNEEMA AND KEVLAR. NO OTHER BALLISTIC FABRIC IS ACCEPTABLE.


ONLY HYBRID MATERIAL SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE FOR BALLISTIC PANEL
CONSTRUCTION- THAT IS, THE PANELS SHALL BE COMPOSED OF TWO OR MORE
ACCEPTABLE FABRICS COMBINED TO COMPLEMENT EACH OTHERS RELATIVE
STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES.

PANEL CONSTRUCTION, THICKNESS, WEIGHT AND WEARABILITY RATING

EACH FRONT AND BACK BALLISTIC PANEL SHALL CONSIST OF AN AREA WEIGHT OF
NO MORE THAN .99 LBS PER SQUARE FOOT.

V50 PERFORMANCE TESTING

V-50 PERFORMANCE TESTING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-662F
USING THE NIJ 2005 INTERIM TEST PROTOCAL. THEREFORE, EACH BIDDER
MUSST SUBBMIT NIJ 2005 INTERIM APPROVED V-50 TEST REPORTS FOR THE
VEST MODEL BEING SUBMITTED. THE V-50 SHALL BE AGAINST CLAY BACKING.
A V-50 REPORT WHICH REPRESENTS TESTING WITHOUT CLAY BACKING SHALL
BE REJECTED. THE V-50 TEST REPORTS WILL SERVE AS THE BASIS FOR ALL
FUTURE QUALITY CONTROL TEST.

V50 RESULTS:
PANEL LEVEL 9MM (NIJ 0101.04 C-50 AVERAGE)
IIIA 1750 FPS OR GREATER

BALLISTIC PANEL COVER MATERIAL

EACH BALLISTIC PANEL SHALL BE ENCASED IN MOISTURE VAPOR BARRIER
CONSTRUCTED OF URETHANE COATED 200-DENIER NYLON SLIP COVERING

BALLISTIC PANEL LABELING

EACH BALLISTIC PANEL WILL BE LABELED IN STRICK COMPLIANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE CURRENT NIJ 2005 INTERIM.
THE BALLISTIC PANEL SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING
1. NAME OF MANUFACTURER
2. LEVEL OF PROTECTION
3. N.I.J.2005 INTERIM
4. DATE OF FABRICATION
5. SIZE
6. SERIAL NUMBER
7. MODEL OF VEST
8. CARE INSTRUCTIONS
9. LOT NUMBER

VEST GARMENT OR CARRIER - COLOR AND MATERIALS

THE OUTER SHELL - GARMENT OR CARRIER MATERIAL SHALL BE A PRESHRUNK
BLEND OF SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT (65%) POLYESTER AND THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT
(35%) COTTON TWILL ON THE STRIKE FACE SIDE. THE MINIMUM STRIKE FACE
FABRIC WEIGHT SHALL BE SEVEN OUNCES (7 OZ) PER SQUARE YARD. COTTON
POPLIN OR NYLONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. BIDDERS WILL SUBMIT TEST REPORTS
FOR BREAKING AND TEAR STRENGTH AS SET FORTH IN FED-STD-191, SECTION
5100 AND 5134.

THE MATERIAL COLOR SHALL BE NAVY BLUE, LIGHT BLUE, TAN, WHITE, BLACK,
OR OD GREEN. THE BODY SIDE OF THE CARRIER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED FROM
"WICKING MESH" FABRIC. ALL FABRICS SHALL HAVE NO VISIBLE FABRIC OR
COLOR FLAWS.

EACH CARRIER SHALL HAVE A POCKET SUITABLE TO ACCEPT AN 8" X 10" ( OR
5" X 8" IF NEXESSARY DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE WEARER) 1" THICK HARD
ARMOR PLATE SEWN INTO THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE CARRIER.

VEST GARMENT OR CARRIER - ADJUSTMENT STRAPS

ADJUSTMENT STRAPS SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN TWO INCHES (2") NOR MORE THAN
FOUR INCHES (4") WIDE. HOOK AND LOOP FASTENERS SHALL BE PROVIDED ON
EACH STRAP ALLOWING A MINIMUM OF PLUS OR MINUS TWO INCHES (2")
ADJUSTMENT IN EACH TORSO STRAP AND A MINIMUM OF PLUS OR MINUES THREE
INCHES (3") ON EACH SHOULDER STRAP. THE STRAPS SHALL BE ATTACHED TO
THE REAR GARMENT OR CARRIER.

GARMENT OR CARRIER LABELING

EACH VEST OR CARRIER SHALL BE LABELED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE NIJ 2005 INTERIM TEST STANDARD.

TRAUMA PLATE(S)

A SOFT TRAUMA PLATE SHALL BE INCLUDED WITH EACH VEST. IT SHALL FIT
INTO THE POCKET SEWN ONTO THE FRONT AND BACK OF EACH CARRIER. THE
PLATE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED FROM EITHER WOVEN OR UNIDIRECITONAL BULLET-
RESISTANT MATERIAL CUT INTO A FIVE INCH BY EIGHT INCH (5" X 8")
RECTANGLE.

MANUFACTURER'S QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) PROGRAM

ALL SOFT BODY ARMOR WILL BE MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A THIRD
PARTY QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR ARMOR SUCH
AS MIL-1-45208A, DATED DECEMBER 16, 1973, QUALITY CONTROL.

1. CONTROL OF ALL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND INCOMING RAW MATERIALS.
2. HAVE AN IN-HOUSE BALLISTIC LABORATORY CAPABLE OF PERFORMING
BALLISTIC TESTING ON INCOMING RAW MATERIALS AND IN-PROCESS SAMPLES
3. HAVE THE CAPABILITY OF PERFORMING TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
MIL-STD-662E AND THE MOST CURRENT NIJ STANDARD.
4. ALL INCOMING BALLISTIC MATERIAL SHALL UNDERGO V-50 BALLISTIC LOT
TESTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-662E.
5. EVERY VEST PANEL SHALL BE INSPECTED FOR MATERIAL DEFECTS AND
PROPER BALLISTIC PANEL STITCHING AND BE WEIGHTED ON A SCALE
CAPABLE OF MEARUREMENTS TO ONE ONE-HUNDRETH OF A POUND.
6. VEST PANELS SHALL BE SUBSEQUENTLY INSPECTED FOR PROPER BALLISTIC
PANEL STITCHING AND BE WEIGHTED ON A SCALE CAPABLE OF MEASUREMENTS
TO ONE ONE-HUNDRETH OF A POUND.
7. COVERS/GARMENTS AND ACCESSORIES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DEFECTS AT
EACH PRODUCTION STAGE DURING MANUFACTURING TO ASSURE THE ABSENCE
OF DEFECTS IN THE FINAL ITEM.
8. EACH VEST SHALL RECEIVE A FINAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.
THIS INSPECTION SHALL INCLUDE A REVIEW OF THE QUALITY CONTROL
CHECK SHEET AND CONFIRM THE PRODUCT AGAINS THE CUSTOMERS ORDER.
9. SHALL HAVE PERSONNEL ASSIGNED WHOSE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY IS QUALITY
CONTROL CHECK SHEET AND CONFIRM THE PRODUCT AGAINS THE CUSTOMER'S
ORDER.
10. EACH VEST SHALL HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL SERIAL NUMBER. EACH VEST SHALL
BE TRACEABLE TO ITS ORIGINAL BALLISTIC MATERIAL LOT NUMBER AND ITS
BALLISTIC MATERIAL MILL ROLLS NMBER.

DEFECT REWORK REQUIREMENTS

THE REWORKING OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS SO THAT THE ARMOR AND/OR ARMOR
MATERIALS MEET ALL APPLICABLE BID SPECIFICATIONS IS NOT ALLOWED.

MEASUREMENT AND FITTING

CUSTOM FITTING

THE ARMOR MANUFACTURER OR MANUFACTURER'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
SHALL TAKE INDIVIDUAL OFFICER MEASUREMENTS. EACH DELIVERED VEST SHALL
FIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH STRINGENT GUIDELINES. THE MANUFACTURER MUST
HAVE A FULL INTERNAL FITTING PROGRAM, AND SHALL SUBMIT A COPY OF THE
PROGRAM WITH THE BID.

SOFT BODY ARMOR FIT GUIEDLINES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. THE NEXT CUTOUT OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE FRONT BALLISTIC PANEL
SHALL BE FIT SO AS TO MAINTAIN CONCEALABILITY WHEN WORN WITH AN
OPEN-COLLAR SHIRT.
2. THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE FRONT BALLISTIC PANEL MUST BE WITHIN ONE
INCH (1") OF THE HIGHEST WAIST BEL WHEN THE WEARER IS IN A
RELAXED SEATED POSITION.
3. THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE BACK BALLISTIC PANEL MUST BE WITHIN ONE
INCHE (1") OF THE BELT WHEN THE WEARER IS IN A STANDING POSITION.
4. THE FRONT BALLISTIC PANEL INTENDED FOR FEMALES SHALL BE DESIGNED
TO CLOSELY FOLLOW THE CURVATURE OF EACH INDIVIDUAL FEMALE'S CHEST.
TO INCREASE COMFORT AND WEARABILITY IT WILL BE CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT
ANY SEAMS OR DARTS.

PROXIMITY FOR FITTING

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST PROVIDE PERSONNEL AND/OR LOCATIONS IN
SUFFICIENT QUANTITY TO ADEQUATELY TAKE INITIAL MEASUREMENTS AND MAKE
FITTING PLUS ANY ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED. IT WILL
BE REQUIRED THAT THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER HAVE ONE OR MORE LOCATIONS AT
ALL TIMES DURING THE CONTRACT PERIOD.

THE LOCAITON(S) FOR MEASUREMENT TAKING MUST ALSO BE AVAILABLE DURING
A NORMAL BUSINESS WEEK AT ANY TIME DURING THE CONTRACT PERIOD. HOURS
OF OPERATION OF THESE FACILITIES SHALL BE MONDAY THORUGH FRIDAY, WITH
NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS OF 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS.

ADJUSTMENTS AND ALTERATIONS

ANY VEST ISSUED THAT DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE
MANUFACTURER FOR ALTERATIONS AT THEIR COST. ALL SUCH FIT ADJUSTMENTS
SHALL BE PERFORMED IN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS OR LESS. THE BIDDER MUST
REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY AND ALL VESTS THAT BECOME UNSERVICABLE BECUASE
OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS DURING THE REQUIRED WARRANTY PERIOD.

POST AWARD TESING

THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PERFORM POST-AWARD LABORATORY TESTING
ON ANY AND ALL ARMOR SUBMITTED TO VERIFY STRICT CONFORMANCE TO THESE
SPECIFICATIONS.

THIS TESTING WILL BE CONDUCTED AT A RECOGNIZED NIJ TESTING LABORATORY
IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH RETEST METHODOLOGY DETAILED UNDER THE
N.I.J.2005 INTERIM.

AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN IN WRITING TO THE
MANUFACTURER SO AS TO ALLOW FOR ATTENDANCE AND/OR OBSERVATION OF THE
TEST(S).

ARTICLES REQUIRED FOR BID SUBMISSION

ARMOR SAMPLES

SAMPLES OF ALL ITEMS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVALUATION AND MUST BE FURNISHED
WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION AT THE TIME OF BID OPENING.
SAMPLES SHALL BE CAREFULLY MARKED WITH THE BID NUMBER AND THE BIDDERS
NAME. THE SAMPLES SHALL BE A MALE, MEDIUM REGULAR.

NIJ TEST DOCUMENTATION

COPY OF INTERNAL FITTING PROGRAM

INDEMENDENT LABORATORY TESTING DOCUMENTATION SHOWING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE NIJ 2005 INTERIM THREAT LEVEL IIIA CERTIFICATION
FOR ALL ARMOR SUBMITTED. VEST CERTIFIED TO EARLIER NIJ STANDARDS
WILL BE REJECTED.

NIJ 2005 INTERIM APPROVED V-50 TEST REPORTS

9MM V-50 TEST REPORTS CONDUCTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH NIJ 0101.04 TEST
PROTOCOL PROCEDURES.

QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENTATION

A DETAILED COPY OF THE MANUFACTURER'S QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM.

PROOF OF INSURANCE

PROOF OF PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE LIMITS ARE
TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS ($20,000,000.00) COVERAGE PER INCIDENT.

GUARANTEE/WARRANTY

ANY ARMOR EXHIBITING DEFECTS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD SHALL BE
REPLACED WITHOUT COST, INCLUDING FREIGHT, BUT THE BIDDER AND/OR
MANUFACTURER.

BALLISTIC PANELS

THE MANUFACTURER SHALL CERTIFY THAT ALL BALLISTIC PANELS OF AN ARMOR
UNIT ARE WARRANTED FOR AT LEAST FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DATE OF DELIVERY.
THE ALTERATION OF BALLISTIC PANELS IN ANY WAY SHALL RENDER THE
WARRANTY VOID.

GARMENTS OR CARRIERS

THE CARRIERS OR GARMENTS SHALL BE WARRANTED FOR AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR
(24) MONTHS.

PACKING AND MARKING

ARMOR SHALL BE PACKAGED AND SHIPPED CONSISTENT WITH GOOD COMMERCIAL
PRACTICES.

PLASTIC BAGS

EACH SET OF ARMOR SHALL BE PACKAGED IN A SUITABLE SEALED PLASTIC BAG.
EACH BAG SHALL HAVE THE OFFICER'S NAME CLEARLY MARKED FOR EASY
IDENTIFICATION. THE ARMOR SHALL LIE FLAT WITH THE FRONT PANEL LAID
OVER THE BACK PANEL WITH THE STRAPS NEATLY ATTACHED.

SHIPPING CARTONS

THE SHIPPING CARTON SHALL HAVE NO VOIDS OR SLACK SPACE THAT WILL
CAUSE CRUSHING OR DISTORTION FROM STACKING.

PACKING SLIPS

EACH SHIPPING CARTON SHALL CONTAIN A PACKING SLIP BEARING THE
MANUFATURER'S NAME, COMMODITY, QUALITY, LOT NUMBER AND SERIAL
NUMBERS. THE PACKING SLIP SHALL BE EASILY IDENTIFIED AND READILY
AVAILABLE. IF ATTACHED TO, OR INCLUDED WITHIN A CARTON, SHALL BE
SUITABLY MARKED TO FACILITATE LOCATING THE SLIP.

EACH BODY ARMOR PACKAGE TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. VEST
2. TWO (2) CARRIERS
3. SOFT TRAUMA PLATE
4. CARRY BAG

ACCEPTABLE BRANDS/MODELS
ABA/BIIIA.3
GATOR HAWK/UG3AXLTGF
OR EQUAL
HARD ARMOR PLATE LEVEL III

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THE FOLLOWING DETAILED SPECIICATIONS SET FOR THE STYLE, COLOR,
CONSTRUCTION, WEITH, BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE, AND QUALITY OF HARD ARMOR
PLATES FOR USE BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.

ONLY PRODUCTS OF MANUFACTURERES THAT MEET OR EXCEED THESE
SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. BIDS MUST INCLUDE FULL PRODUCT
DESCRIPTIONS, DRAWINGS AND/OR PHOTOS, AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TO BE CONSIDERED.

ONLY HARD ARMOR PLATE MODELS WHICH HAVE BEEN TESTED BY THE NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (NIJ) TECHONOLOGY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION
CENTER (TAPIC) AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CURRENT NIJ 2005 INTERIM FOR STAND-ALONE MULTI-HIT THREAT LEVEL
III WILL BE SUBMITTED UNDER THIS SPECIFICATION.

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

THE HARD ARMOR PLATES DETAILED IN THIS SPECIFICATION ARE INTENDED FOR
USE WITH CURRENTLY-ISSUED CONCEALABLE LEVEL IIIA BODY ARMOR AND SIDE-
OPENING TACTICAL LEVEL IIIA BODY ARMOR. THEREFORE, PLATES SHALL BE
DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED SUCH THAT:
1. 10" X 12" PLATES ARE AVIALABLE THAT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE FRONT
AND REAR PLATE POCKETS ON THE SIDE OPENING TACTICAL LEVEL IIIA
BODY ARMOR SHAPE WILL BE TRAPEZOID.
2. 8" X 10", AND 5" X 8" PLATES ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE COMPATIBLE
WITH THE FRONT PLATE POCKET ON CONCEALABLE LEVEL IIIA BODY ARMOR
3. ALL PLATES SHALL BE NO MORE THAN 1" THICK
4. 10" X 12" PLATES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED WITH A SINGLE CURVATURE AND
SHALL WEIGH NO MORE THAN 3.5 POUNDS.
5. 8" X 10" PLATES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED WITH A SINGLE CURVATURE AND
SHALL WEIGH NO MORE THAN 2.3 POUNDS.
6. 5" X 8" PLTES SHALL E CONSTRUCTED IWTH A SINGLE CURVATURE AND
SHALL WEIGH NO MORE THAN 1.2 POUNDS.

MATERIALS

ANY MATERIALS OR CONSTRUCATION THAT MEET THE SIZE, WEIGHT, AND
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICAITONS IN THIS SPECIFICATION ARE ACCEPTABLE.

BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE

THE HARD ARMOR PLATE SHALL BE CERTIFIED TO PROVIDE STAND-ALONE MULTI-
SHOT PROTECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NIJ STANDARD 0101.04 FOR LEVEL III
(MULTI-HIT W/148 GR. FMJ 7.62 AT 2750-2810 FPS).
LEVEL IIIA CENTER OPENING
TACTICAL ARMOR SPECIFICATION

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THE FOLLOWING DETAILED PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SET FORTH THE STYLE,
COLOR, CONSTRUCTION, WEIGHT, BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY OF
TACTICAL SOFT BODY ARMOR (BULLET-RESISTANT VESTS) INTENDED FOR USE IN
TACTICAL/SPECIAL OPERATIONS ENVIRONMENTS.

ONLY PRODUCTS OF MANUFACTURERS THAT MEET OR EXCEED THESE
SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. THESE BIDS MUST INCLUDE FULL
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS, DRAWINGS AND/OR PHOTOS, AND TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS.

ONLY BODY ARMOR MODELS WHICH HAVE BEEN TESTED BY THE NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (NIJ) TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION
CENTER (TAPIC), AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CURRENT NIJ 2005 INTERIM FOR THREAT LEVEL IIIA ARMOR, WILL BE
SUBMITTED UNDER THIS SPECIFICATION.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

THE FOLLOWING THIRD PARTY STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, DOCUMENTS,
AMENDMENTS AND/OR APPLICABLE PARTS OF ISSUES IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
CONTRACTUAL PURCHASE, SHALL FORM PART OF THIS SPECIFICATION:
1. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE, STANDARD FOR BALLISTIC RESISTANCE
OF POLICE BODY ARMOR (NIJ 2005 INTERIM)
2. FEDERAL STANDARD NO. 751, STITCHES, SEAMS & STITCHING
3. MIL-STD-T-43548, THREAD
4. MIL-STD-F-21480, HOOK AND LOOP
5. MIL-1-45208A, DATED DECEMBER 16, 1973, QUALITY CONTROL
6. FED-STD-191

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

THE PERSONAL BODY ARMOR SHALL PROVIDE COVERAGE IN THE FRONT, BACK,
SIDES, AND SHOULDERS. THE VEST SHALL CONSIST OF FIVE PANELS ENCLOSED
IN AN OUTER GARMENT;
1. ONE (1) PANEL FOR THE BACK THAT COVERS FROM THE TOP OF THE BELT
AREA TO JUST BELOW THE "NAP OF THE NECK"
2. TWO (2) PANELS THAT BEGIN COVERAGE AT THE REAR OF THE WEARER'S
SIDE AND EXTEND ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE BODY SO THAT THEY OVERLAP
APPROXIMATELY FOUR INCHES IN THE FRONTAL AREA. THESE SIDE PANELS
SHALL WRAP FROM FRONT TO REAR WITH NO GAP ON THE SIDES. VENTS
THAT WRAP FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
3. TWO (2) BALLISTIC PANELS THAT PROVIDE OVER THE SHOULDER PROTECTION
WITHOUT LEAVING ANY GAPS AT THE TOP OF THE SHOULDER. THESE
SHOULDER PANELS SHALL BE ADJUSTED BY MEANS OF HOOK AND LOOP AS
WELL AS SNAPS.
4. BICEPS PROTECTION SHALL BE PROVIDED BY ONE PIECE FOR EACH SIDE
CONSTRUCTED FROM THE SAME MATERIAL(S).
5. EACH VEST WILL HAVE A MODULAR POCKET SYSTEM TO ACCOMODATE A
VARIETY OF EQUIPMENT ON BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE GARMENT.
(POUCHES WILL BE SPECIFIED BY THE AGENCY).
6. THERE WILL BE POCKETS BOTH FRONT AND REAR TO ACCOMODATE A 10" X
12" BALLISTIC PLATE.
7. ON BOTH UPPER SHOULDER AREAS THERE SHALL BE A SLIP RESISTANCE
SYNTHETIC MATERIAL TO AID IN THE MOUNTING OF SHOULDER-FIRED
WEAPONS. FOR REASONS OF OFFICER SAFETY AND LONGEVITY OF WEAR
LEATHER/SUEDE MATERIALS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AS A WEAPON RETENTION
COVERING.

WEARABLILITY/BALLISTIC COVERAGE

1. THE VESTS SHALL AFFORD A MINIMUM OF TWO INCHES ADJUSTMENT IN BOTH
THE TORSO AND GIRTH MEASUREMENTS WITH NO GAPS IN BALLISTIC
PROTECTION.
2. THE FRONT AND REAR PANEL SHALL OVERLAP THE BACK PANEL BY TWO
INCHES (2") AND SHALL BE ADJUSTABLE BY MEANS OF A "MOLLE"
COMPATIBLE "LOK BAR". NO ELASTIC STRAPS, HOOK AND LOOP OR
BUCKLES WILL BE UTILIZED IN THIS CLOSURE SYSTEM.

BALLISTIC PACKAGE

ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE NEW, UNUSED AND WITHOUT FLAWS THAT MAY AFFECT
THE DURABILITY AND FUNCTION. BOTH FRONT AND BACK BALLASTIC PANELS
ARE TO CONTAIN FIRST QUALITY HIGH PERFORMANCE BULLET-RESISTANT
MATERIALS. ACCEPTABLE BALLISTIC MATERIALS ARE HONEYWELL, GOLD FLEX,
SPECTRA SHIELD, DYNEEMA TEIJIN-TWARON LFT, UNIDIRECTIONALBALLISTIC
FABRICS.

PANEL CONSTRUCTION AND AREAL WEIGHT

EACH FRONT AND BACK BALLISTIC PANEL SHALL HAVE A NOMINAL AREAL WEIGHT
OF NO MORE THAN .99 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT.

V50 PERFORMANCE TESTING

THE STATE OF TENNESSEE UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF BALLISTIC
PERFORMANCE AS MEASURED BY MIL-STD-662E, V50 BALLISTIC TEST FOR
ARMOR. THEREFORE, IT IS REQUIRED THAT EACH BIDDER SUBMIT V50 TEST
REPORTS FOR THE VEST(S) MODEL BEING SUBMITTED. THEIR V-50 TEST
REPORTS WILL SERVE AS THE BASIS FOR ALL FURTURE QUALITY CONTROL TEST.
TEST REPORTS SUBMITTED BY THE BIDDER SHALL REFLECT THE FOLLOWING
MINIMUM V50 RESULTS:
PANEL LEVEL 9MM (NIJ 0101.04 V-50 AVERAGE)
IIIA 1750 FPS

BALLISTIC CARRIER

THE OUTER COVERING MATERIAL OF THE VEST SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED FROM A
HIGH-ABRASION RESISTANT FABRIC WITH A VINYL LAMINATED WATER RESISTANCE
BACKING AND SHALL BE BLACK IN COLOR

EACH CARRIER SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE LABELING
REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE MANUFACTURERS SIZE AND LAUNDERING
INSTRUCTIONS. THE CARRIER SHALL ALSO COMPLY WITH ALL NIJ 2005
INTERIM.

MEASURMENTS/FITTING

VEST SIZES SHALL ACCOMODATE SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE AND LARGER SIZES.
THE LARGER SIZES SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT AN EXTRA CHARGE.

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL PROVIDE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO BE SIZED AT
LOCATIONS CHOSEN BY THE AGENCY. THE VENDOR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
ALL VEST(S) THAT BECOME UNSERVICEABLE DUE TO MANUFACTUREING DEFECTS
DURING WARRANTY PERIOD.

GUARANTEE/WARRANTY

THE MANUFACTURER SHALL CERTIFY THAT ALL BALLISTIC PANELS ARE WARRANTED
FOR FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DATE OF DELIVERY. THE COVER SHALL BE
WARRANTED FOR TWELVE (18) MONTHS.

LABELING

BALLISTIC PANELS SHALL BE LABELED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NIJ 2005 INTERIM.

EACH CARRIER SHALL BE LABELED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
NIJ 2005 INTERIM.

MANUFACTURER'S QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) PROGRAM

ALL SOFT BODY ARMOR WILL BE MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIRD
PARTY QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS; MIL-1-45208A, DATED DECMBER 16, 1973
MANUFACTURERS WHO UTILIZE AN ADMINISTRATIVE QA PROGRAM SUCH AS
ISO/ANSI MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE COPY OF ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND
PRODUCTION QA PROCEDURES.

THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM SHALL PROVIDE FOR:
1. CONTROL OF ALL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND INCOMING RAW MATERIALS.
2. HAVE THE CAPABILITY OF PERFORMING TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
MIL-STD-662E AND THE MOST CURRENT NIJ STANDARD
3. ALL INCOMING BALLISTIC MATERIAL SHALL UNDERGO V50 BALLISTIC LOT
TESTS IN ACCORDANCE WTIH MIL-STD-662E.
4. EVERY VEST PANEL SHALL BE INSPECTED FOR MATERIAL DEFECTS AND
PROPER PLY COUNTS A MINIMUM OF THREE TIMES.
5. VEST PANELS SHALL BE SUBSEQUENTLY INSPECTED FOR PROPER BALLISTIC
PANEL STITCHING AND BE WEIGHTED ON A SCALE CAPABLE OF MEASUREMENTS
TO ONE ONE-HUNDRETH OF A POUND.
6. COVERS/GARMENTS AND ACCESSORIES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DEFECTS AT
EACH PRODUCTION STAGE DURING MANUFACTURING TO ASSURE THE ABSENCE
OF DEFECTS IN THE FINAL ITEM.
7. EACH VEST SHALL RECEIVE A FINAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.
THIS INSPECTION SHALL INCLUDE A REVIEW OF THE QUALITY CONTROL
CHECK SHEET AND CONFIRM THE PRODUCT AGAINST THE CUSTOMER'S ORDER.
8. SHALL HAVE PERSONNEL ASSIGNED WHOSE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY IS QUALITY
CONTROL AND MAINTAIN ALL RELATED SERIALIZATION, TRACEABLILTY AND
CERTIFICATION RECORDS FOR SOFT BODY ARMOR.

PROOF OF INSURANCE

PROOF OF PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE LIMITS ARE
TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS ($20,000,000.00) COVERAGE PER INCIDENT.

REQUIRED ARTICLES FOR BID SUMBISSION:

ARMOR SAMPLES

SAMPLES OF ALL ITEMS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVALUATION AND MUST BE FURNISHED
WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION AT THE TIME OF BID OPENING.
SAMPLES SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE BID NUMBER AND THE BIDDERS
NAME. THE SAMPLES SHALL BE A MALE, MEDIUM REGULAR.

NIJ TEST DOCUMENTATION

INDEPENDENT LABORATOR TESTING DOCUMENTATION SHOWING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE MOST CURRENT NIJ STANDARD THREAT LEVEL IIIA CERTIFICATION FOR ALL
ARMOR SUBMITTED.

INDEPENDENT V50 TEST REPORTS

INDEPENDENT LABORATORY TEST REPORTS SHOWING COMPLIANCE WITH THE V50
PERFORMANCE.

EACH BODY ARMOR PACKAGE TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. 10" X 12" LEVEL IV CERAMIC PLATE
2. 10" X 12" LEVEL III CERAMIC PLATE
3. 10" X 12" LEVEL III SPECTRA COMPOSITE PLATE
4. BALLISTIC COLLAR
5. VARIOUS MODULAR POUCHES MAX OF SIX (6)
6. BALLISTIC GROIN PROTECTOR
7. BALLISTIC SLEEVES

ACCEPTABLE BRANDS/MODELS
PACA VANGUARD
AMERICAN BODY ARMOR RPM-F1
SECOND CHANCE C-JAZ
OR EQUAL
@
SPIKE LEVEL 2 CONCEALABLE
MODEL ARMOR SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE

THE FOLLOWING DETAILED PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SET FORTH THE STYLE,
COLOR, CONSTRUCTION, WEIGHT, STAB RESISTANCE PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY
OF CONCEALABLE STAB-RESISTANT ARMOR (STAB-RESISTANT VESTS) INTENDED
FOR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.

ONLY BODY ARMOR MODELS WHICH HAVE BEEN TESTED BY THE NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (NIJ) LAW ENFORCEMTNE AND CORRECTIONS STANDARDS
AND TESTING PROGRAM (LECSTP), AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF NIJ STANDARD 0115.00 STAB RESISTANCE OF PERSONAL
BODY ARMOR, WILL BE SUBMITTED FOR THIS SPECIFICATION.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

THE FOLLOWING THIRD PARTY STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, DOCUMENTS,
AMENDMENTS AND/OR APPLICABLE PARTS OF ISSUES IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
CONTRACTUAL PURCHASES, SHALL FORM PART OF THIS SPECIFICATION:
1. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE, 0115.00 STANDARD FOR STAB
RESISTANCE OF PERSONAL BODY ARMOR
2. FEDERAL STANDARD NO. 751, STITCHES, SEAMS & STITCHING
3. MIL-STD-T-43548, THREAD
4. MIL-STD-F-21480, HOOK AND LOOP
5. MIL-1-45208A, DATED DECEMBER 16, 1973, QUALITY CONTROL
6. FED-STD-191


DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

THE STAB-RESISTANT BODY ARMOR DETAILED HEREIN IS INTENDED TO BE THE
STANDARD ISSUE ARMOR FOR EACH OFFICER. IT IS ALSO INTENDED FOR
DAILY WEAR AS AN UNDERGARMENT AND OCCASIONAL USE AS AN OUTER GARMENT
FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS. THEREFORE, VESTS SHALL BE DESIGNED AND
CONSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE:
1. A HIGH DEGREE OF CONCEALMENT
2. MINIMUM RESTRICTION OF MOTION OR MOBILITY
3. TAILS ON THE FRONT AND BACK GARMENT OR CARRIER PANELS TO KEEP THE
ARMOR FROM "RIDING UP" WHILE SITTING OR DRIVING.
4. REMOVABLE WASHABLE GARMENTS OR CARRIERS FOR EASE OF CLEANING.
5. OPTIONAL GARMENTS OR CARRIERS THAT QUICKLY AND EASILY CONVERT THE
STAB RESISTANT PANELS FOR OVER-THE-CLOTHES WEAR.
6. FOR COMFORT AND MOBILITY THE VESTS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO MEET ON
THE WEARER'S SIDE.

GENERAL DESIGN

THE STAB-RESISTANT ARMOR WILL BE DESIGNED TO BE WORN COMFORTABLY WHILE
BEING CONCEALED UNDER A LIGHTWEIGHT SHIRT AND, SHALL ALSO BE DESIGNED
FOR WEARING AS AN EXTERNAL OVER-THE-CLOTHES VEST, BY MEANS OF AN
OPTIONAL OUTER GARMENT.

THE GENERAL ARMOR CONFIGURATION SHALL BE A SLIP-ON DESIGN THAT COVERS
THE MAJORITY OF THE UPPER TORSO. ELASTIC STRAPS WITH HOOK AND LOOP
FASTENERS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENT AND FIT AT THE WAIST
AND SHOULDERS. THESE STRAPS SHALL BE DESIGNED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO
PREVENT THE FRONT, BACK OR SIDES FROM "RIDING UP" OR SLIPPING DOWN ON
THE WEARER DURING PERIODS OF INTENSE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SUCH AS RUNNING
JUMPING OR CLIMBING.

THE STAB-RESISTANT PANELS MUST BE REMOVABLE IN ORDER TO FACILITATE
LAUNDERING OF THE CARRIER OR GARMENT.
1. ONE (1) SET OF STAB RESISTANT PANELS (1 FRONT & 1 BACK)
2. TWO (2) WASHABLE OUTER GARMENTS OR CARRIERS.

STAB RESISTANT PANEL MATERIALS

ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE NEW, UNUSED AND WITHOUT FLAWS THAT MAY AFFECT
THE DURABILITY AND FUNCTION. BOTH FRONT AND BACK STAB RESISTANT
PANELS ARE TO CONTAIN HIGH PERFORMANCE STAB-RESISTANT WOVEN FABRIC.
NO LAMINATES OR METALS WILL BE USED.

PANEL CONSTRUCTION AND AREAL WEIGHT

EACH FRONT AND BACK STAB RESISTANT PANEL SHALL HAVE A NOMINAL AREA
WEIGHT OF NO MORE THAN .55 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT.

STAB RESISTANCE TESTING

THE VESTS MUST HAVE BEEN TESTED AND CERTIFIED THROUGH THE NATIONAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CORRECTIONS STANDARDS TESTING PROGRAM AND
CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH "SPIKE PROTECTION CLASS AND PROTECTION
LEVEL 2".

STAB RESISTANT PANEL COVER MATERIAL

EACH STAB-RESISTANT PANEL SHALL BE ENCASED IN MOISTURE VAPOR BARRIER
CONSTRUCTION OF A URETHANE COATED 200-DENIER NYLON SLIP COVERING.

STAB RESISTANT PANEL LABELING

EACH STAB RESISTANT PANEL WILL BE LABELED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE MOST CURRENT NIJ STANDARD.

VEST GARMENT OR CARRIER - COLOR AND MATERIALS

THE OUTER SHELL, GARMENT OR CARRIER MATERIALS SHALL BE A BLEND OF
SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT (65%) POLYESTER AND THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT (35%)
COTTON TWILL ON THE STRIKE FACE SIDE. THE MINIMUM STRIKE FACE FABRIC
WEIGHT SHALL BE SEVEN OUNCES (7OZ) PER SQUARE YARD. BIDS FOR COTTON
POPLIN OR NYLONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. BIDDERS WILL SUBMIT TEST REPORTS
FOR BREAKING AND TEAR STRENGTH AS SET FORTH IN FED-STD-191, SECTIONS
5100 AND 5134.

THE MATERIAL COLOR SHALL BE NAVY BLUE, LIGHT BLUE, TAN, WHITE, BLACK
OR OD GREEN. THE BODY SIDE OF THE CARRIER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED FROM
"WICKING MESH" FABRIC.

VEST GARMENT OR CARRIER - ADJUSTMENT STRAPS

ADJUSTMENT STRAPS SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN TWO INCHES (2") NOR MORE THAN
FOUR INCHES (4") WIDE. HOOK AND LOOP FASTENERS SHALL BE PROVIDED ON
EACH STRAP ALLOWING A MINIMUM OF PLUS OR MINUS TWO INCHES (2")
ADJUSTMENT IN EACH TORSO STRAP AND A MINIMUM OF PLUS OR MINUS THREE
INCHES (3") ON EACH SHOULDER STRAP. THE STRAPS SHALL BE ATTACHED TO
THE REAR GARMENT OR CARRIER.

GARMENT OR CARRIER LABELING

EACH BEST GARMENT OR CARRIER SHALL BE LABELED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE MOST CURRENT NIJ STANDARD.

MANUFACTURER'S QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) PROGRAM

ALL STAB-RESISTANT ARMOR WILL BE MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A
THIRD PARTY QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR ARMOR
SUCH AS MIL-1-45208A, DATED DECEMBER 16, 1973, QUALITY CONTROL.


THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM SHALL PROVIDE FOR:
1. CONTROL OF ALL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND INCOMING RAW
MATERIALS.
2. HAVE AN IN-HOUSE TEST LABORATORY CAPABLE OF PERFORMING STAB
RESISTANT TESTING ON INCOMING RAW MATERIALS AND IN-PROCESS
SAMPLES.
3. EVERY VEST PANEL SHAL BE INSPECTED FOR MATERIAL DEFECTS AND PROPER
PLY COUNTS A MINIMUM OF THREE TIMES.
4. VEST PANELS SHALL BE SUBSEQUENTLY INSPECTED FOR PROPER STAB
RESISTANT PANEL STITCHING AND BE WEIGHED ON A SCALE CAPABLE OF
MEASUREMENTS TO ONE ONE-HUNDRETH OF A POUND.
5. COVERS/GARMENTS AND ACCESSORIES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DEFECTS AT
EACH PRODUCTION STAGE DURING MANUFACTURING TO ASSURE THE ABSENCE
OF DEFECTS IN THE FINAL ITEM.
6. EACH VEST SHALL RECEIVE A FINAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.
THIS INSPECTION SHALL INCLUDE A REVIEW OF THE QUALITY CONTROL
CHECK SHEET AND CONFIRM THE PRODUCT AGAINST THE CUSTOMER'S ORDER.
7. SHALL HAVE PERSONNEL ASSIGNED WHOSE SOLE RESPOSIBILITY IS QUALITY
CONTROL AND MAINTAIN ALL RELATED SERIALIZATION, TRACEABLITY AND
CERTIFICATION RECORDS FOR STAB-RESISTANT ARMOR.

DEFECT REWORK REQUIRMENTS

THE REWORKING AND MANUFACTURING DEFECTS SO THAT THE ARMOR AND/OR ARMOR
MATERIALS MEET ALL APPLICABLE BID SPECIFICATIONS IS NOT ALLOWED.

MEASUREMENTS AND FITTING

CUSTOM FITTING

THE ARMOR MANUFACTURER OR MANUFACTURER'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
SHALL TAKE INDIVIDUAL OFFICER MEASUREMENTS. EACH DELIVERED VEST SHALL
FIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH STRINGENT GUIDELINES. STAB-RESISTANT ARMOR
FIT GUIDELINES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. THE NECK CUTOUT OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE FRONT STAB RESISTANT
PANEL SHALL BE FIT SO AS TO MAINTAIN CONCEALABILITY WHEN WORN WITH
AN OPEN-COLLAR UNIFORM SHIRT
2. THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE FRONT STAB RESISTANT PANEL MUST BE WITHIN
ONE INCH (1") OF THE HIGHEST WAIST BELT (USUALLY A DUTY BELT) WHEN
THE WEARER IS IN A RELAXED SEATED POSITION.
3. THE SIDE EDGES OF THE FRONT AND BACK STAB RESISTANT PANELS SHALL
BE FIT FOR A ONE INCH (1") GAP BETWEEN PANELS DURING THE INITIAL
CUSTOM FITTING.
4. THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE BACK STAB RESISTANT PANEL MUST BE WITHIN
ONE INCH (1") OF THE DUTY BELT WHEN THE WEARER IS IN A STANDING
POSITION.
5. THE FRONT STAB RESISTANT PANEL INTENDED FOR FEMALES SHALL BE
DESIGNED TO CLOSELY FOLLOW THE CURVATURE OF EACH INDIVIDUAL
FEMALE'S CHEST. TO INCREASE COMFORT AND WEARABLITY IT WILL BE
CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT ANY SEAMS OR DARTS.

PROXIMITY FOR FITTING

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST PROVIDE PERSONNEL AND/OR LOCATIONS IN
SUFFICIENT QUALITY AND QUANITY TO ADEQUATELY TAKE INITIAL MEASUREMENTS
AND MAKE FITTINGS. IT WILL BE REQUIRED THAT THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER
HAVE ONE OR MORE PERMANENT OUTLETS AT ALL TIMES DURING THE CONTRACT
PERIOD.

THE LOCATION(S) FOR MEASUREMENT TAKING MUST ALSO BE AVAILABLE DURING A
NORMAL BUSINESS WEEK AT ANY TIME DURING THE CONTRACT PERIOD. HOURS OF
OPERATION OF THESE FACILITIES SHALL BE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, WITH
NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS SUCH AS 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS.

ADJUSTMENTS AND ALTERATIONS

ANY VEST ISSUED THAT DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE
MANUFACTURER FOR ALTERATION. ALL SUCH FIT ADJUSTMENTS SHALL BE
PERFORMED IN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS OR LESS.

THE BIDDER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY AND ALL VESTS THAT BECOME
UNSERVICEABLE BECAUSE OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS DURING THE REQUIRED
WARRANTY PERIOD.

ARTICLES REQUIRED FOR BID SUBMISSION

ARMOR SAMPLES

SAMPLES OF ALL ITEMS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVALUATION AND MUST BE FURNISHED
WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION AT THE TIME OF BID OPENING.
SAMPLES SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE BID NUMBER AND THE BIDDERS
NAME. THE SAMPLES SHALLBE A MALE, MEDIUM REGULAR.

NIJ TEST DOCUMENTATION

INDEPENDENT LABORATORY TESTING DOCUMENTATION SHOWING COMPLIANCE WITH
NIJ STANDARD 0115.00 STAB RESISTANCE OF PERSONAL BODY ARMOR SPIKE
PROTECTION CLASS AT PROTECTON LEVEL 2.

PROOF OF INSURANCE

PROOF OF PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE LIMITS ARE
TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS ($20,000,000.00) COVERAGE PER INCIDENT.

GUARANTEE/WARRANTY

ANY ARMOR EXHIBITING DEFECTS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD SHALL BE
REPLACED WITHOUT COST, INCLUDING FREIGHT, BY THE BIDDER AND/OR THE
MANUFACTURER.

STAB RESISTANT PANELS:

THE MANUFACTURER SHALL CERTIFY THAT ALL STAB RESISTANT PANELS OF AN
ARMOR UNIT ARE WARRANTED FOR AT LEAST FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DATE OF
DELIVERY.

GARMENTS OR CARRIERS

THE CARRIERS OR GARMENTS SHALL BE WARRANTED FOR AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR
(24) MONTHS.

ARMOR SHALL BE PACKAGED AND SHIPPED CONSISTENT WITH GOOD COMMERCIAL
PRACTICES.

PLASTIC BAGS

EACH SET OF ARMOR SHALL BE PACKAGED IN A SUITABLE SEALED PLASTIC BAG.
EACH BAG SHALL HAVE THE OFFICER'S NAME CLEARLY MARKED FOR EASY
IDENTIFICATION. THE ARMOR SHALL LIE FLAT WITH THE FRONT PANEL LAID
OVER THE BACK PANEL WITH THE STRAPS NEATLY ATTACHED.

SHIPPING CARTONS

THE SHIPPING CARTON SHALL HAVE NO VOIDS OR SLACK SPACE THAT WILL ALLOW
CRUSHING OR DISTORTION FROM STACKING.

PACKING SLIPS

EACH SHIPPING CARTON SHALL CONTAIN A PACKING SLIP BEARING THE
MANUFACTURER'S NAME, COMMODITY, QUANTITY, LOT NUMBER AND SERIAL
NUMBERS. THE PACKING SLIP SHALL BE EASILY IDENTIFIED AND READILY
AVAILABLE. IF ATTACHED TO, OR INCLUDED WITHIN A CARTON, THAT CARTON
SHALL BE SUITABLY MARKED TO FACILITATE LOCATIONG THE SLIP.

EACH BODY ARMOR PACKAGE TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. ONE (1) EXTRA GARMENT
2. ONE (1) OUTER GARMENT (MUST PROVIDE ADJUSTMENT IN SHOULDER AND
WAIST).
3. ONE (1) CARRY BAG
4. ONE (1) T-SHIRT

ACCEPTABLE BRANDS/MODELS
PACA TS-S3-1
AMERICAN BODY ARMOR TVSL-2-1
SECOND CHANCE SPK-3-001021
OR EQUAL
@
STAB RESISTANT AND HIGH DEGREE OF BLUNT TRAUMA PROTECTION


A. GENERAL DESIGN/QUALITY

ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE CLEAN, NEW AND FREE OF DEFECTS. WORKMANSHIP
SHALL BE FIRST QUALITY WITH NO DEFECT THAT MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE,
WEARABILITY OR DURABILITY OF VEST. THE PURCHASING AGENCY SHALL HAVE
SOLE RIGHT TO DETERMINE IF THIS AND ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN
MET.

BODY ARMOR WILL BE CONSTRUCTED TO BE LIGHTWEIGHT AND WORN COMFORTABLY
OVER THE CLOTHING TO PROVIDE MINIMUM RESTRICTION OF MOTION WHILE
PERFORMING A VARIETY OF INTENSE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS RUNNING,
CLIMBING, KNEELING, SQUATTING AND JUMPING. GENERAL CONFIGURATION
SHALL BE A SLIP ON DESIGN (OVER THE HEAD AND SHOULDERS) WHICH PROVIDES
FULL FRONT, BACK AND SIDE PROTECTION WITH REMOVABLE COLLAR, GROIN AND
BICEPS PROTECTION. VEST MUST HAVE A HEAVY DUTY RESCUE STRAP. VEST
WILL BE ADJUSTABLE IN SHOULDERS AND WAIST/SIDES TO FACILITATE PROPER
FIT ON A VARIETY OF TORSO LENGTHS AND GIRTHS. CARRIER SHALL BE OF
MODULAR DESIGN UTILIZING A VELCRO AND SNAP POUCH ATTACHMENT SYSTEM OR
WEBBING POUCH ATTACHMENT SYSTEM WHICH SHOULD FACILITATE EASE IN
CLEANING. VEST WILL BE DESIGNED WITH PLATE POCKETS TO ACCOMMODATE
PROTECTIVE PANELS.

COLOR - BLACK

EACH PIECE OF ARMOR OR VEST SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. ONE (1) SET OF STAB AND HIGH DEGREE BLUNT TRAUMA RESISTANT
PANELS - ONE (1) FRONT AND ONE (1) BACK
2. ONE (1) CARRIER, MODULAR DESIGN (VELCRO AND SNAP OR WEBBING)
3. ONE (1) EACH; REMOVABLE GROIN, COLLAR AND BICEPS PROTECTORS
4. SIX (6) UTILITY/MODULAR POUCHES; ONE (1) GAS MASK, ONE (1)
RADIO COVERED, ONE (1) HANDCUFFS, TWO (2) UTILITY POUCHES (4"X
8"), ONE (1) HYDRATION SYSTEM AVERAGING 64 OUNCES (ALTERNATE
HYDRATION SYSTEM MAY BE CONSIDERED BY PURCHASER)


B. ORIGIN OF MANUFACTURE

ONLY VEST ASSEMBLED ENTIRELY BY UNITED STATES CITIZENS OR PERSONS WHO
HAVE LEGALLY IMMIGRATED AND/OR APPLIED FOR UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP
WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR PURCHASE.


C. THRUST PANELS

ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE NEW, UNUSED AND WITHOUT FLAWS THAT AFFECT
DURABILITY AND FUNCTION. EACH FRONT AND REAR PANEL SHALL BE
CONSTRUCTED OF LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL ALLOY RESISTANT MATERIALS AND BACKED
WITH A MAXIMUM OF 3/4" FIRE RETARDANT FOAM.

THE FRONT PANEL WILL COVER THE CHEST AND EXTEND INTO THE SHOULDER
AREA. THE REAR PANEL WILL BE CUT IN A MANNER THAT SIDE AND FULL BACK
PROTECTION IS PROVIDED. EACH PANEL WILL EXTEND TOWARD THE WAIST FAR
ENOUGH TO OFFER ADEQUATE PROTECTION AND TO LIMIT RIDE UP UNDER THE
CHIN WHEN EARER IS SITTING OR KNEELING DOWN. VEST SHOULD BE CUT WITH
SUFFICIENT ARM WHOLE ROOM SO NOT TO IRRITATE OR RESTRICT MOVEMENT.

BODY ARMOR MUST MEET OR EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS OF NIJ STANDARD
0115.00 FOR SPIKE LEVEL 3 STAB RESISTANCE OF PERSONAL BODY ARMOR.


D. REMOVABLE COLLAR, GROIN AND BICEPS PROTECTION

ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE NEW, UNUSED AND WITHOUT FLAWS THAT AFFECT
DURABILITY AND FUNCTION. COLLAR, GROIN AND BICEPS PROTECTION SHALL
HAVE FOAM INSERT TO PROTECT AGAINST BLUNT TRAUMA AND MUST MEET OR
EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS ON NIJ STANDARD 0115.00.

COLOR - BLACK


E. OUTER SHELL CARRIER

ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE NEW, UNUSED AND WITHOUT FLAWS THAT AFFECT
DURABILITY AND FUNCTION. CARRIER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF ABRASION
RESISTENT, WATER REPELLENT FABRIC (I.E.: 400 DENIER WATER-REPELLENT
NYLON, POLYDUC). EACH CARRIER SHALL BE DESIGNED WITH PLATE POCKETS TO
SECURELY RETAIN THRUST PANELS BY MEANS OF A HOOK AND LOOP (VELCRO)
CLOSURE SYSTEM.

ADJUSTMENTS IN CHEST AND WAIST/SIDES MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH
STRAPS OR A HOOK NAD LOOP (VELCRO) SYSTEM OR COMBINATION OF BOTH.

STRAPS SHALL BE NO LESS THAT TWO INCHES (2") AND NOT MORE THAN FOUR
INCHES (4") WIDE. FASTENERS SHALL BE PROVIDED ON EACH STRAP ALLOWING
A MINIMUM OF PLUS OR MINUS TWO INCHES (2") ADJUSTMENT IN EACH TORSO
STRAP AND A MINIMUM OF PLUS OR MINUS THREE INCHES (3") ON EACH
SHOULDER.

HOOK AND LOOP (VELCRO) ADJUSTMENTS SHALL ALLOW A MINIMUM OF THE SAME
ADJUSTMENTS AS THAT REQUIRED BY STRAPS.

COLOR - BLACK


F. UTILITY POUCHES

SIX (6) UTILITY/MODULAR POUCHES SHALL BE INCLUDED WITH EACH VEST:

1. ONE (1) GAS MASK
2. ONE (1) RADIO COVERED
3. ONE (1) HANDCUFF
4. TWO (2) UTILITY POUCHES (4"X8")
5. ONE (1) HYDRATION SYSTEM AVERAGING 64 OUNCES (ALTERNATE
HYDRATION SYSTEM MAY BE CONSIDERED BY PURCHASER)


ALL POUCHES SHALL BE USABLE WITH APPROPRIATE MODULAR DESIGN
VELCRO/SNAP OR WEBBING.

ALL POUCHES SHALL BE OF DURABLE CONSTRUCTION SUCH AS CORDURA OR
SIMILAR MATERIAL.

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G. LABELING

EACH GARMENT/VEST SHALL BE LABELED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE MOST CURRENT NIJ STANDARD.

EACH GARMENT/VEST SHALL BE LABELED WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED SERIAL
NUMBER.

EACH GARMENT/VEST SHALL BE LABELED WITH THE SIZE.


H. DEFECT REWORK REQUIREMENTS

THE REWORKING OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS SO THAT ARMOR, CARRIER AND/OR
ARMOR, CARRIER MATERIALS MEET ALL APPLICABLE BID SPECIFICATIONS IS NOT
ALLOWED.


I. MEASURMENTS AND FITTING

PROPER FITTING OF VEST WILL BE BY MEANS AGREED UPON BY PURCHASER. THE
MANUFACTURER OR MANUFACTURER'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL BE
AVAILABLE AT THE PURCHASERS REQUEST TO TAKE INDIVIDUAL OFFICER
MEASUREMENTS AT LOCATION DESIGNATED BY PURCHASER. SUCH A REQUEST
SHALL BE FACILITATED NO LESS THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER REQUEST IS MADE
BY PURCHASER.

GARMENT SIZES VERIFIED BY MANUFACTURER OR MANUFACTURER'S AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE AND ISSUED THAT DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY SHALL BE RETURNED
TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ALTERATIONS/REPLACEMENT AT THEIR COST. ALL
SUCH FIT ADJUSTMENTS SHALL BE PERFORMED IN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS OR LESS.
THE BIDDER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY AND ALL VEST THAT BECOME
UNSERVICEABLE BECAUSE OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS DURING THE REQUIRED
WARRANTY PERIOD.


J. WARRANTY

MANUFACTURER SHALL CERTIFY THAT ALL STAB RESISTANT AND HIGH DEGREE OF
BLUNT TRAUMA PROTECTION PLATES SHALL BE WARRANTED FOR AT LEAST
FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DATE OF DELIVERY. MANUFACTURER SHALL CERTIFY THAT
ALL CARRIERS OR GARMENTS SHALL BE WARRANTED FOR AT LEAST TWENTY-FOUR
(24) MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.


K. GUARANTEE

ANY ARMOR AND/OR CARRIERS EXHIBITING DEFECTS DURING THE WARRANTY
PERIOD SHALL BE REPLACED WITHOUT COST, INCLUDING FREIGHT, BY THE
BIDDER AND/OR MANUFACTURER.


L. PACKING AND SHIPPING

ARMOR SHALL BE PACKAGED AND SHIPPED CONSISTENT WITH GOOD COMMERCIAL
PRACTICES.

EACH SET OF ARMOR SHALL BE PACKAGED IN A SUITABLE SEALED PLASTIC BAG.

SHIPPING CARTONS SHALL NOT HAVE ANY VOIDS OR SLACK SPACES THAT WILL
ALLOW FOR CRUSHING OR DISTORTION DURING SHIPMENT OR FROM STACKING.

A PACKING SLIP SHALL ACCOMPANY EACH SHIPPING CARTON BEARING THE
MANUFACTURER'S NAME, COMMODITY, QUANTITY, LOT NUMBER AND SERIAL
NUMBERS. THE PACKING SLIP SHALL BE EASILY IDENTIFIED AND READILY
AVAILABLE. IF ATTACHED TO OR INCLUDED WITHIN THE CARTON, THAT CARTON
SHALL BE SUITABLY MARKED TO FACILITATE LOCATING SLIP.


M. NIJ TEST DOCUMENTATION

ALL PERTINENT DOCUMENTATION SHOWING COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIRED NIJ
STANDARD 0115.00 STAB RESISTANCE OF PERSONAL BODY ARMOR SPIKE
PROTECTION CLASS LEVEL THREE (3) AND EDGE WEAPON LEVE TWO (3) SHALL
BE PROVIDED BY BIDDER AT TIME OF BID. EXPLANATION OF TRAUMA PLATE
CONSTRUCTION WHICH ALLOWS FOR A HIGH DEGREE OF BLUNT TRAUMA
PROTECTION IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE STATED NIJ REQUIREMENTS SHALL ALSO
BE FURNISHED AT TIME OF BID.


N. PROOF OF INSURANCE

PROOF OF PODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE LIMITS ARE
TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS ($20,000,000.00) COVERAGE PER INCIDENT SHALL BE
PROVIDED AT TIME OF BID.


O. SAMPLES

SAMPLES OF ALL ITEMS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVALUATION AND MUST BE FURNISHED
WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE PURCHASER AT THE TIME OF BID. SAMPLES SHALL BE
CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE BID NUMBER AND THE BIDDER'S NAME. THE
SAMPLES SHALL BE A MALE, MEDIUM REGULAR, LARGE OR EXTRA LARGE.


ACCEPTABLE BRAND/MODEL:

P.A.C.A. TG-IC
OR EQUAL
SPECIFICATIONS FOR LEVEL II CONCEALABLE BODY ARMOR

SCOPE:

THE FOLLOWING DETAIL INFORMATION WILL BE A GUIDELINE TO
BE USED FOR PURCHASING A BULLET RESISTANT VEST FOR THE
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL. FOR REASONS OF SAFETY, COMFORT,
AND QUALITY THE DEPARTMENT HAS CHOSEN TO USE A SOFT BODY
ARMOR LEVEL II CONCEALABLE VEST. THE SUCCESSFUL VENDOR
SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY THE INDIVIDUAL VEST WITH
APPLICABLE OPTIONS AND COLORS AS ORDRED FOR MALE OR
FEMALE PERSONNEL. ALL VESTS SHALL PROVIDE PROTECTION
AGAINST PROJECTILE PENETRATION WHILE REDUCING BLUNT
TRAUMA AND VEST DISTORTION.

THE CONCEALABLE SOFT BODY ARMOR MODEL SELECTED SHALL
BE CERTIFIED UNDER THE N.I.J.2005 INTERIM REQUIREMENT
FOR BULLET RESISTANT BODY ARMOR THREAT LEVEL II. BIDDERS
MUST INCLUDE A MALE AND FEMALE SAMPLE, FULL PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION, DRAWINGS AND/OR PHOTOS, TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS.



ONLY BODY ARMOR MODELS THAT HAVE BEEN TESTED BY THE
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (N.I.J.) NATIONAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CORRECTIONS TECHNOLOGY CENTER
(N.L.E.C.T.C.) AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CURRENT N.I.J. 2005 INTERIM
REQUIREMENTS STANDARD FOR THREAT LEVEL II ARMOR
WILL BE SUBMITTED UNDER THIS SPECIFICATION.

MODELS CERTIFIED UNDER EARLIER STANDARDS AND
GRANDFATHERED INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE N.I.J. 2005
INTERIM REQUIREMENT FOR BULLET RESISTANT BODY ARMOR
WILL BE REJECTED.



BIDDERS MUST PROVIDE TEST RESULTS OF ANY AND ALL
ROUNDS THAT EXCEED N.I.J. 2005 INTERIM REQUIREMENTS
FOR BULLET RESISTANT BODY ARMOR. THIS N.I.J. ABBREVIATED
TESTING IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS "SPECIAL THREAT" TESTING;
OF SUCH ROUNDS MUST BE CONDUCTED BY AN NIJ APPROVED
LABORATORY. FAILURE TO PROVICE SUCH DOCUMENTATION AT
THE TIME OF THE BID WILL BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:
THE FOLLOWING THIRD PARTY STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS,
DOCUMENTS, AMENDMENTS AND/OR APPLICABLE PARTS OF ISSUED
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE ON CONTRACTUAL PURCHASE, SHALL
FORM PART OF THIS SPECIFICATION:

1. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE 2005 INTERIM REQUIREMENT,
STANDARD FOR BALLISTIC RESISTANCE OF POLICE BODY ARMOR.

2. MIL-STD-662E, V50 BALLISTIC TEST FOR ARMOR.

3. FEDERAL STANDARD NO. 751, STITCHES, SEAMS & STITCHING.

4. MIL-STD-T-43548, THREAD.

5. MIL-STD-F-21480, HOOK AND LOOP.

6. MIL-1-45208A, DATED DECEMBER 16, 1973, QUALITY CONTROL.

7. ANSI/ASQC Q9000 QUALITY STANDARD, DATED AUGUST 1, 1994.

8. FED-STD-191.

9.ADDITIONAL TEST REPORTS OF "SPECIAL THREAT TESTING"
FROM A CERTIFIED NIJ LABORATORY ARE REQUIRED.


DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:
THE SOFT BODY ARMOR DETAILED HEREIN IS INTENDED TO BE
THE STANDARD ISSUE ARMOR FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE TENNESSEE
HIGHWAY PATROL. IT IS ALSO INTENDED FOR DAILY WEAR AS
AN UNDERGARMENT AND OCCASIONAL USE AS AN OUTER GARMENT
FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS. THEREFORE, VESTS SHALL BE
DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE:

1. A HIGH DEGREE OF CONCEALMENT.

2. MINIMUM RESTRICTION OF MOTION OR MOBILITY

3. A POCKET ON THE FRONT OF THE BALLISTIC PANEL
DESIGNED TO HOLD A TRAUMA-REDUCING DEVICE.

4. TAILS ON THE FRONT AND BACK GARMENT OR CARRIER
PANELS TO KEEP THE ARMOR FROM "RIDING UP" WHILE
SITTING OR DRIVING.

5. REMOVABLE WASHABLE GARMENTS OR CARRIERS FOR
EASE OF CLEANING.

6. OPTIONAL GARMENTS OR CARRIERS THAT QUICKLY AND
EASILY CONVERT THE STANDARD BALLISTIC PANELS
FOR OVER-THE-CLOTHES WEAR.

7. FOR COMFORT AND MOBILITY THE VESTS SHALL BE
DESIGNED TO MEET THE WEARER'S SIDE.

GENERAL DESIGN:
THE SOFT BODY ARMOR WILL BE DESIGNED TO BE WORN
COMFORTABLY WHILE BEING CONCEALED UNDER A LIGHTWEIGHT
SHIRT AND, SHALL ALSO BE DESIGNED FOR WEARING AS AN
EXTERNAL OVER-THE-CLOTHES VEST, BY WAY OF OPTIONAL
MULTI-ASSIGNMENT CARRIER (MAC).

THE GENERAL ARMOR CONFIGURATION SHALL BE A SLIP-ON
DESIGN THAT COVERS THE MAJORITY OF THE UPPER TORSO.
ELASTIC STRAPS WITH HOOK AND LOOP FASTENERS SHALL BE
PROVIDED FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENT AND FIT AT THE WAIST
AND SHOULDERS.THESE STRAPS SHALL BE DESIGNED IN SUCH
A WAY AS TO PREVENT THE FRONT, BACK OR SIDES FROM
"RIDING UP" OR "SLIPPING DOWN" ON THE WEARER DURING
PERIODS OF INTENSE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SUCH AS RUNNING,
JUMPING, OR CLIMBING.

THE BALLISTIC COMPONENTS MUST BE REMOVALBE IN ORDER
TO FACILITATE LAUNDERING OF THE CARRIER OR GARMENT.
EACH PIECE OF ARMOR OR VEST SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. ONE (1) SET OF BALLISTIC PANELS (1 FRONT & 1 BACK).

2. TWO (2) WASHABLE OUTER GARMENTS OR CARRIERS.

3. ONE (1) 5" X 8" SOFT TRAUMA REDUCTION DEVICE.

4. SIX (6) REMOVABLE AND ADJUSTABLE STAPS

5. COLOR TAN

6. TACTICAL OUTER CARRIER ID PANELS FRONT AND BACK WHITE OR GOLD

BALLISTIC PANEL MATERIALS:
ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE NEW, UNUSED AND WITHOUT FLAWS THAT
MAY AFFECT DURABILITY AND FUNCTION. BOTH FRONT AND BACK
BALLISTIC PANELS ARE TO CONTAIN HIGH PERFORMANCE BULLET-
RESISTANT MATERIALS. THE BALLISTIC PANELS SHALL BE
CONSTRUCTED OF 2 OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: TWARON,SPECTRA SHIELD
KEVLAR,GOLDFLEX AND DYNEMA. NO OTHER BALLISTIC
FABRIC COMBINATIONS ARE ACCEPTABLE. BIDDERS SUBMITTING
ALTERNATE NON-CONFORMING COMBINATIONS WILL BE REJECTED
FROM THE BID.

PANEL CONSTRUCTION:
EACH FRONT AND BACK BALLISTIC PANEL SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED
WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED MATERIALS, AND NOT TO EXCEED,
CERTIFIED BALLISTIC ELEMENT THICKNESS OF NO MORE THAN
.22", WITH AN AREA WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN .89 LBS.
PER SQUARE FOOT.

V50 PERFORMANCE TESTING:
V-50 PERFORMANCE TESTING IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE
NIJ 2005 INTERIM TEST PROTOCOL.
THEREFORE, EACH BIDDER MUST SUBMIT NIJ 0101.04 CERTIFIED APPROVED
V50 TEST REPORTS FOR THE VEST (S) MODEL BEING SUBMITTED.

BALLISTIC PANEL PERFORMANCE:
TYPE II ARMOR ARE REQUIRED TO PREVENT PENETRATION FROM THE IMPACT OF
SIX BULLETS PER PANEL, FOR TWO COMPLETE SAMPLES (FRONT AND BACK
PANELS) AT SPECIFIED VELOCITIES AND LOCATIONS FOR TWO TYPES OF
AMMUNITION. TWO OF THE IMPACTS IN EACH-SIX SHOT SEQUENCE MUST BE AT A
30-DEGREE ANGLE. A TOTAL OF 48 SHOTS ARE COMPLETED ON FOUR SAMPLES.
FURTHERMORE, THE BALLISTIC PANELS MUST BE TESTED AT AN INDEPENDENT
LABORATORY THAT IS APPROVED BT THE NATIONAL INSTITUDE OF JUSTICE (NIJ)
AND NATIONAL LAW ENFOREMENT TECHNOLOGY CENTER (NLETC) FOR THE
FOLLOWING SPECIAL THREAT CALIBER ROUNDS:

1. 9 MM WINCHESTER 127 GRAIN +P+SXT

2. SPEER GOLD DOT 125 GRAIN GDHP

THE MENTIONED ROUNDS SHALL BE TESTED AT THEIR FACTORY VELOCITY.
AVERAGE VELOCITIES OR FEET PER SECOND (FPS), AND BACK FACE SIGNATURE
(BFS), IN A SIX SHOT TEST WITH THE SPECIAL THREAT CALIBER MUST BE
WITHIN THE FOLLOWING:

WINCHESTER 9 MM 127 GRAIN +P+SXT 1268 FPS (AVG .31 BFS)

SPEER GOLD DOT SIG 357 125 GDHP 1376 FPS (AVG .28 BFS)

THE MINIMUM V 50 ON THE NIJ INTERIM 05 STANDARD 9MM TESTING SHALL BE
FPS 1700.

THE STATE OF TENNESSEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO COMPARE THE SUCCESSFUL
BIDDER SPECIAL THREAT TEST RESULTS AND USE THESE RESULTS IN THEIR
FINAL DECISION OR BID AWARD.


MANUFACTURER WHO DOES NOT HAVE THIS TESTING OR HAS INDEPENDENT
TESTING FROM ANYTHING OTHER THAN AN NIJ APPROVED LABORATORY,
WILL BE REJECTED, NO EXCEPTIONS.

LABELING:
LABEL MATERIAL SHALL WITHSTAND NORMAL WEAR AND CLEANING
AND REMAIN READABLE DURING THE ENTIRE WARRANTED LIFE OF
THE ARMOR OR CARRIER.

ALL SOFT BODY ARMOR SHALL BE LABELED IN STRICT ADHERENCE
TO THE LABELING REQUIREMENT SET FORTH IN NIJ 2005 INTERIM
REQUIREMENT FOR BULLET RESISTANT BODY ARMOR. THE BALLISTIC
LABELING SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. NAME OF MANUFACTURER

2. LEVEL OF PROTECTION

3. NIJ 2005 INTERIM REQUIREMENT FOR BULLET RESISTANT BODY
ARMOR

4. DATE OF FABRICATION

5. SIZE

6. SERIAL NUMBER

7. MODEL OF VEST

8. CARE INSTRUCTIONS

9. LOT NUMBER

BALLISTIC PANEL COVER MATERIAL:
EACH BALLISTIC PANEL SHALL BE FULLY ENCLOSED WITHIN A COVER(THE COVER)
MADE FROM A MINIMUM OF A 70 DENIER, 1.9 OZ PER SQUARE YARD, NYLON RIP
STOP, DWR, URETHANE COATED FABIC, CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING MINIMUM
WATER PRESSURE OF 10 PSI AS PER THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE
CHEMIST AND COLORISTS (AATCC) TEST METHOD 35-2000. THE COVER SHALL BE
SEALED AROUND THE ENTIRE BALLISTIC PANEL VIA ULTRASONIC BONDING, USING
A MINIMUM FREQUENCY LEVEL OF 20 KHZ.

ANY SAMPLE SUBMITTED THAT UTILLZES STITCHING IN THE BALLISTIC PANEL
COVER WILL BE REJECTED, NO EXCEPTIONS.
BALLISTIC PANEL LABELING:
EACH BALLISTIC PANEL WILL BE LABELED IN STRICK COMPLIANCE
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE MOST CURRENT
NIJ STANDARDS.

VEST OUTER SHELL OR CARRIER MATERIAL:
SHALL BE A 65 POLYESTER AND 35 COTTON TWILL OR MICRO MINI-RIP.
THE MATERIAL COLOR SHALL BE NAVY BLUE, GRAY, WHITE, BLACK,RED, TAN
O.D. GREEN OR BROWN.


SOFT TRAUMA PLATE:
A TRAUMA REDUCTION PLATE CONSTRUCTED OF SAME MATERIAL AS THE VEST
BALLISTIC PANELS AND CUT NO SMALLER THEN FIVE INCHES BY EIGHT INCHES
(5X8) SHALL BE PROVIDED.

EACH TRAMA REDUCTION PLATE SHALL BE FULLLY ENCLOSED WITHIN A COVER
(THE COVER) MADE FROM A MINIMUM OF A 70 DENIER, 1.9 OZ PER SQUARE YARD
NYLON RIP STOP, DWR, URETHANE COATED FABRIC, CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING
MINIMUM WATEWR PRESSURE OF 10 PSI AS PER THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF
TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC) TEST METHOD 35-2000. THE COVER
SHALL BE SEALED AROUND THE ENTIRE TRAUMA REDUCTION PLATE VIA
ULTRASONIC BONDING, USING A MINIMUM FREQUENCY LEVEL OF 20 KHZ.
THE TRAUMA REDUCTION PLATE MUST ATTACH DIRECTLY TO THE STRIKE FACE OF
THE BALLISTIC PANEL COVER BY MEANS OF AN ATTACHMENT SYSTEM THAT DOES
NOT HAVE ANY STICHING. THE TRAUMA REDUCTION PLATE MUST BE REMOVABLE
SHOULD THE WEARER SO CHOOSE.

ANY SAMPLE SUBMITTED THAT UTILIZES STITCHING IN THE REDUCTION PLATE
COVER WILL BE REJECTED, NO EXCEPTIONS.
QUALITY CONTROL:
ALL SOFT BODY ARMOR WILL BE MANUFACTURED WITH A 3RD
PARTY QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY CERTIFIED
UNDER THE QUALITY CONTROL.

THE DOCUMENTED QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM MUST BE DESIGNED
TO INSURE THE INTEGRITY AND QUALITY OF THE MANUFACTURED
PRODUCTS. THE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM SHALL CONTROL ALL
MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND INCOMING RAW MATERIALS. THE
MANUFACTURER MUST HAVE AN IN-HOUSE BALLISTIC LABORATORY
CAPABLE OF PERFORMING BALLISTIC TESTING OF INCOMING RAW
MATERIALS IN IN-PROCESS SAMPLES. THE MANUFACTURER MUST HAVE
THE CAPABILITY OF PERFORMING TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
MIL-STD-662 AND NIJ 2005 INTERIM REQUIREMENT FOR BULLET
RESISTANT BODY ARMOR. PROCEDURES FOR LOT TESTING OF
INCOMING RAW MATERIALS IN IN-PROCESS SAMPLES MUST BE
INCORPORATED INTO THE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM. ALL
INCOMING BALLISTIC MATERIAL SHALL UNDERGO V50 BALLISTIC
LOT TESTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-662. EVERY VEST
PANEL MANUFACTURED SHALL BE INSPECTED FOR MATERIAL
DEFECTS AND PROPERLY PLY COUNTS. EVERY VEST PANEL
MANUFACTURED SHALL BE SUBSEQUENTLY INSPECTED FOR
PROPER BALLISTIC PANEL STITCHING. COVERS AND ACCESSORIES
SHALL BE RE-INSPECTED DURING MANUFACTURING FOR DEFECTS
AT SELECTED POINT DURING MANUFACTURING TO ASSURE TO
THE ABSENCE OF HIDDEN DEFECTS IN THE FINAL ITEM. IN
ADDITION, EACH VEST SHALL RECEIVE A FINAL INSPECTION
PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. THIS INSPECTION SHALL INCLUDE A
REVIEW OF THE QUALITY CONTROL CHECK SHEET AND CONFIRM
THE PRODUCT AGAINST THE CUSTOMER'S ORDER.
A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION, AS WELL
AS THE MANUFACTURER'S QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM MUST BE
SUBMITTED WITH BID DOCUMENTS. EACH UNIT DELIVERED SHALL
HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL SERIAL NUMBER. EACH SERIALIZED SOFT
BODY ARMOR SHALL BE TRACEABLE TO ITS ORIGINAL BALLISTIC
MATERIAL LOT NUMBER AND BALLISTIC MATERIAL MILL ROLL
NUMBER. THE VENDOR MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO TRACE
SERIAL NUMBERS. EACH UNIT DELIVERED SHALL HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL SERIAL
NUMBER AND EACH SERIALIZED UNIT OF BODY ARMOR SHALL BE TRACEABLE TO IT
ITS ORIGINAL BALLISTIC MATERIAL LOT NUMBER AND BALLISTIC MATERIAL MILL
ROLL NUMBER.
MEASUREMENT AND FITTING:
THE ARMOR MANUFACTURER OR MANUFACTURER'S AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE SHALL TAKE INDIVIDUAL OFFICER MEASUREMENTS.
EACH DELIVERED VEST SHALL FIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH STRINGENT
GUIDELINES. SOFT BODY ARMOR FIT GUIDELINES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. THE SIDES OF THE FRONT AND BACK BALLISTIC PANELS SHALL
MEET OR OVERLAP.

2. THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE FRONT BALLISTIC PANEL SHALL BE
WITHIN 1" OF THE HIGHEST WAIST BELT (USUALLY THE DUTY
BELT) MEASUREMENT WHEN THE WEARER IS IN A RELAXED
SEATED POSITION.

3. THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE BACK PANEL SHALL BE WITHIN
1" OF THE HIGHEST WAIST BELT (USUALLY THE DUTY BELT)
MEASUREMENT WHEN THE WEARER IS IN THE STANDING POSITION.

4. FEMALE SIZES ARE DETERMINED BASE ON INDIVIDUAL
MEASUREMENTS INCLUDING BUST SIZE AND CONFIRMED THROUGH
THE USE OF SIZING/FIT SAMPLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A TAPE
MEASURE.

FIT AND ALTERATION POLICY:
THE MANUFACTURER SHALL PERFORM ALL REQUIRED ALTERATIONS
OF MORE THAN INCH WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER ORIGINAL SHIPMENT
OF THE PRODUCT AT NO CHARGE.

PRE-AWARD AND RETEST POLICY:
THE DEPARTMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PERFORM POST-AWARD
LABORATORY TESTING ON ANY AND ALL ARMOR SUBMITTED TO
VERIFY STRICT CONFORMANCE TO THESE SPECIFICATIONS.
THIS TESTING WILL BE CONDUCTED AT A RECOGNIZED NIJ
TESTING LABORATORY IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH RETEST
METHODOLOGY DETAILED UNDER THE NIJ 2005 INTERIM.
AT LEAST 10 DAYS NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN IN WRITING TO
THE MANUFACTURER SO AS TO ALLOW FOR ATTENDANCE AND/OR
OBSERVATON OF THE TESTS.

ARMOR SAMPLES:
SAMPLES SHALL BE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE BIDDING
AGENCY AND MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE BID NUMBER
AND BIDDER'S NAME AND MUST BE SUBMITTED 10 DAYS BEFORE
BID OPENING.

NIJ TEST DOCUMENTATION:
INDEPENDENT LABORATORY TESTING DOCUMENTATION SHOWING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NIJ 2005 INTERIM THREAT LEVEL
II CERTIFICATION FOR ALL ARMOR SUBMITTED. VEST CERTIFIED
TO EARLIER NIJ STANDARDS WILL BE REJECTED FROM THE BID.

PROOF OF INSURANCE:
PROOF OF PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE IS REQUIRED.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE LIMITS ARE TWENTY MILLION
DOLLARS ($20,000,000) COVERAGE PER INCIDENT.
THE INSURANCE COMPANY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO
TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.

WARRANTY:
BALLISTIC PANELS: FOR FIVE (5) YEARS AFTER DATE OF
PURCHASE THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS THE BALLISTIC
PANELS AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP.

GARMENTS AND CARRIERS: THE CARRIERS OR GARMENTS SHALL
BE WARRANTED FOR AT LEAST TWENTY FOUR (24) MONTHS.

PACKAGING AND MARKING:
ALL SOFT BODY ARMOR SHALL BE PACKAGED AND SHIPPED
CONSISTENT WITH GOOD COMMERCIAL PRACTICES. EACH SET
OF ARMOR, ALONG WITH ITS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, SHALL BE
PLACED IN AN INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC BAG. THE SOFT BODY
ARMOR SHALL BE PACKED INTO SUITABLE CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
BOX. EACH BAG SHALL HAVE THE OFFICER'S NAEM CLEARLY MARKED
FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION. THE BOX SHALL ALLOW FOR NORMAL
SHIPPING WITHOUT DAMAGE TO THE SOFT BODY ARMOR.

BODY ARMOR MODEL AND BRANDS OR EQUAL
P.A.C.A.-PXLL-1
GATORHAWK-GATOFLEX-SXT (GH-2-0007)


TACTICAL CARRIERS
P.A.C.A- MAC CARRIER
GATORHAWK-TOC CARRIER
37MM ROUND POUCH


MUST HOLD TWO (2) ROUNDS

POUCH SHALL BE USABLE WITH APPROPRIATE MODULAR DESIGN VELCRO/SNAP
OR WEBBING.

POUCH SHALL BE OF DURABLE CONSTRUCTION SUCH AS CORDURA OR SIMILAR
MATERIAL.

COLOR - BLACK
GRENADE FLASH BANG POUCH


MUST HOLD TWO (2) GRENADES

POUCH SHALL BE USABLE WITH APPROPRIATE MODULAR DESIGN VELCRO/SNAP
OR WEBBING.

POUCH SHALL BE OF DURABLE CONSTRUCTION SUCH AS CORDURA OR SIMILAR
MATERIAL.

COLOR - BLACK
BALL GRENADE POUCH


MUST HOLD TWO (2) GRENADES

POUCH SHALL BE USABLE WITH APPROPRIATE MODULAR DESIGN VELCRO/SNAP
OR WEBBING.

POUCH SHALL BE OF DURABLE CONSTRUCTION SUCH AS CORDURA OR SIMILAR
MATERIAL.

COLOR - BLACK
SHOT SHELL POUCH


MUST HOLD MINIMUM OF FIFTEEN (15) ROUNDS.

POUCH SHALL BE USABLE WITH APPROPRIATE MODULAR DESIGN VELCRO/SNAP
OR WEBBING.

POUCH SHALL BE OF DURABLE CONSTRUCTION SUCH AS CORDURA OR SIMILAR
MATERIAL.

COLOR - BLACK
TACTICAL SCABBARD


POUCH SHALL BE USABLE WITH APPROPRIATE MODULAR DESIGN VELCRO/SNAP
OR WEBBING.

POUCH SHALL BE OF DURABLE CONSTRUCTION SUCH AS CORDURA OR SIMILAR
MATERIAL.

COLOR - BLACK
RIFLE BUTT RETENTION STANDARD SIZE

POUCH SHALL BE USABLE WITH APPROPRIATE MODULAR DESIGN VELCRO/SNAP
OR WEBBING.

POUCH SHALL BE OF DURABLE CONSTRUCTION SUCH AS CORDURA OR SIMILAR
MATERIAL.

COLOR - BLACK
OUTER CARRIER FOR CONCEALA