QM_FY26_CC152 Body Armor_RCS

The Illinois State Administration (ADMIN493) has awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract to RAY O'HERRON CO., INC. for body armor equipment. The contract, identified as 21-416CMS-BOSS4-P-29307, has a total contract value of $30,921.56 and will be performed between September 17, 2025, and October 21, 2025. The primary deliverables include Level II soft ballistic/concealable male body armor and corresponding tactical response carriers.

Specific line items comprise a tan-colored Level II body armor set meeting NIJ 101.04 standards, which includes front and rear panels, two concealable carriers, and a 5"x 8" soft trauma plate. The accompanying tactical response carrier is black with optional patch configurations displaying "POLICE", "AGENT", or "CORRECTIONS" in gold or silver lettering. The carrier must be compatible with the supplied Level II vests and includes specific patch placement requirements. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establishes comprehensive administrative and operational guidelines for the procurement.