CBP Level IIIA Body Armor 2016-2023

The CBP Level IIIA Body Armor 2016-2023 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, awarded by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is a comprehensive body armor procurement vehicle. The contract covers a wide range of protective equipment, including ballistic panels, concealable carriers, trauma pads, outer garment carriers (formal, standard, and tactical), ballistic accessories, pouches, carry bags, moisture-wicking undergarments, and additional placards and badges. This master IDIQ enables multiple federal agencies to acquire standardized Level IIIA soft body armor through a pre-established contract mechanism.

Task orders under this vehicle demonstrate a broad, multi-agency utilization pattern, with most deliveries ranging from approximately $5,000 to $250,000 and spanning performance periods of several months to two years. Central Lake Armor Express Inc. (doing business as Armor Express) appears to be a predominant prime contractor, winning numerous task orders for agencies like the Department of the Navy's Criminal Investigative Service, U.S. Coast Guard, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and various Offices of Inspector General. While most task orders are not set aside, some are designated as Total Small Business contracts. Typical places of performance include contractor locations in North Carolina and federal agency sites nationwide. The contract, which is set to expire on October 31, 2023, has been used to provide body armor to law enforcement and investigative personnel across multiple federal departments, emphasizing mission-critical personal protective equipment procurement.