ACA_CC154 Body Armor and Replacements_KWP

Ray O'Herron Co., Inc. (Vendor ID V00000805) was awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract by the Illinois Administration organization on May 5, 2026, for the procurement of ballistic protective equipment. The contract, designated 26-416CMS-BOSS4-P-89856, has a total contract value of $60,780.00 with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The procurement includes 90 units of Level II body armor in male configuration, 24 units of Level II body armor in female configuration, and 2 tactical response carriers, all meeting or exceeding National Institute of Justice (NIJ) 101.06 standards. The male and female body armor sets are priced at $530.00 per unit and include front and rear panels, two concealable carriers, and trauma plates in tan and black colorways, specifically Point Blank BII-5 models with HiLite Carriers. The tactical response carriers, priced at $180.00 per unit, are Point Blank Endeavor Carriers designed for Level II vests and compatible with rifle-rated ballistic plates, featuring customizable patches with law enforcement agency designations.

The contract represents a straightforward equipment acquisition for what can reasonably be inferred as law enforcement or correctional agency use within the State of Illinois. No specific county or place of performance is identified in the contract documentation. The approximately two-month performance period from award through June 30, 2026, indicates a standard procurement timeline for delivery of protective equipment inventory to the contracting organization under the Administration division.