Body Armor, Law Enforcement (Soft Body Armor or Hard Body Armor) (Statewide)

This statewide contract vehicle provides law enforcement agencies throughout New York State with access to a comprehensive range of body armor and protective equipment for first responders. The contract encompasses both soft body armor, including ballistic-resistant and stab-resistant vests, panels, and related accessories, and hard body armor, which includes ballistic-resistant plates, stab-resistant equipment, riot protection gear, and bomb suits. Additionally, the vehicle covers ancillary law enforcement protective equipment such as ballistic-resistant helmets, riot helmets with visors, shields, and related riot control accessories. All products must meet applicable National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards and maintain active status on the NIJ Compliant Products List. The contract operates on a multiple award structure with no minimum order requirements and includes standard delivery at no additional cost with F.O.B. destination anywhere in New York State.

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) administers this statewide contract, which is available to all state agencies and authorized non-state agencies including political subdivisions, public authorities, school and fire districts, and public and nonprofit libraries. The contract encompasses eleven prime contractors: Applied Tactical Technologies, Inc.; Central Lake Armor Express Inc. (d/b/a Armor Express); GH Armor Systems Inc.; Point Blank Enterprises Inc.; RG Beck AZ Inc.; Safariland LLC; Survival Armor Inc.; United Shield International LLC; U.S. Armor Corporation; and Vel Tye LLC. The contract period runs from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2026, with an option for one-year extension. The estimated annual contract value is approximately $10 million based on historical purchasing data. Pricing is structured as percentage discounts from manufacturers' list prices, with contractors required to maintain awarded discounts throughout the entire contract term.