This federal contract IDV is focused on the procurement of Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI) and X-Small Arms Protective Inserts (XSAPI) hard armor plates by the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier. The prime contractor is Leading Technology Composites Inc., doing business as LTC, a manufacturer of composite solutions and protective equipment for the defense sector.
Under the $945 million Vital Torso Protection - Body Armor IDIQ contract, multiple delivery orders have been awarded to LTC to produce ESAPI and XSAPI hard armor plates, with values ranging from $1.1 million to $31.7 million. These orders support the Army's soldier protection programs, providing critical ballistic protection equipment to military personnel. The firm fixed-price delivery orders are awarded without any set-aside designations, and LTC will manufacture the armor plates at its facility in Wichita, Kansas. The contract has an ultimate completion date of March 2028, demonstrating the Army's long-term commitment to equipping warfighters with advanced protective gear through this IDIQ vehicle.
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