2-RFB 4457 - Full Product Description Form.pdf

This is a Full Product Description Form for RFB 4457 issued by the City of Owensboro, Kentucky, for the procurement of concealable soft body armor for the Owensboro Police Department. Bidders proposing the Point Blank AXII-4* model may submit their bid without additional documentation; however, all alternative manufacturers and models must submit comprehensive product information including full product descriptions, drawings, photographs, and technical specifications along with their bid in the Bonfire portal. Physical samples must be provided for all non-Point Blank proposals, consisting of one set of ballistic panels (front and rear), two complete washable concealable carriers equipped with both four- and six-point attachment systems with 4-inch side straps capable of holding a minimum 5-inch by 8-inch ballistic plates, one soft trauma insert measuring at least 5 inches by 8 inches, and one level IIIA Stand Alone or NIJ HG2 tested ballistic plate sized 5 inches by 8 inches or larger equivalent to the Point Blank Speed Plate. Complete vest samples for both male and female wearers must be physically submitted to the City of Owensboro Purchasing Department at 101 E. Fourth Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303.

The submission requirements establish clear technical specifications and performance standards based on the Point Blank AXII-4* as the baseline product. Bidders proposing alternate products bear the burden of demonstrating equivalency through detailed documentation and physical samples, while those bidding the specified Point Blank model streamline their submission process by eliminating redundant documentation requirements.