Body armor - required for the protection of the officer while carrying out their duties as sworn law…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWC) has awarded a contract (C65BCF) for body armor and outer carriers to support law enforcement personnel. The contract, valued at $3,888.30, covers the procurement of specialized protective equipment required for sworn officers as a condition of employment. The contract period spans from October 20, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a total quantity of 3,888 individual units.

The line items specifically detail the acquisition of Python AXII-4 FWCGUARDIAN body armor carriers, with individual allocations for personnel identified as Z. Rice, K. Clark, and T. Pritchard. The equipment is designated as mission-critical, non-adaptable to general usage, and mandated by departmental general orders. The contract was executed through the NASPO (National Association of State Procurement Officials) cooperative purchasing program, enabling the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to secure specialized law enforcement protective equipment through a standardized procurement process.