Body Armor, Vest, Ballistic IIIA, Type A Custom Fit (Fitting performed by Contractor - Certified Agency Personnel), BIIIA-2 with (1) HiLite carrier…

The California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation awarded a contract to Black Box Safety Inc. on October 22, 2025, for the procurement of ballistic body armor and related equipment. The contract, valued at $668, includes a Type A Custom Fit Ballistic IIIA vest (BIIIA-2) with a HiLite carrier, along with an additional replacement carrier in black.

The contract specifies two line items: one for a custom-fitted ballistic vest priced at $568.85, and a second for a replacement carrier priced at $52. The fitting of the body armor will be performed by certified agency personnel, indicating a specialized procurement aimed at providing protective equipment for correctional staff. The contract's performance period appears to be a single day, coinciding with both the award and completion dates.