ATT1 SOW _JUL2011_.pdf

DOL11GRQ20061 For Official Use Only Attachment 1

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Statement of Work For

Concealable Body Armor

1.0 Part I: General Information

1.1 Introduction: This requirement is for the procurement of Point Blank Hi-Lite ballistic panels and accessories that will support the mission of all operational law enforcement entities within the Office of Inspector General (OIG).

1.2 Background: The OIG, as a law enforcement agency, has a need to provide adequate body armor protection to its personnel. This particular requirement is indented for the procurement of state-of-the-art concealable soft body armor that meets and exceeds requirements for Certification/Compliance with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Level IIIA protection as specified in the Standard 0101.06 – Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor.

Currently the OIG OLRFI uses Point Blank Hi-Lite Level IIIA concealable body armor which includes R20DM and 5x8 hard trauma pad inserts.

1.3 Scope: The overall purpose of this contract is to acquire Point Blank Hi-Lite NIJ 0101.06 -certified Level IIIA concealable soft body armor and accessories. The armor package shall include concealable armor carrier, ballistic panels, trauma pad, outer tactical garment, and carry bag.

1.4 Applicable Documents:

NIJ Standard 0101.06 and NIJ Guide 100-01 (Selection and Application Guide to Personal Body Armor).

2.0 Part II: Technical Requirements

2.1 General: This specification is for Point Blank Hi-Lite level IIIA concealable body armor system (carrier and panels), R20-DM tactical body armor carrier, 5” x 8” level IIIA steel trauma pad, and nylon carrier bag.

2.2 All body armor submissions must meet or exceed the minimum performance requirements for the NIJ Level IIIA armor as specified in NIJ Standard 0101.06 Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor.

2.3 This is a Brand – Name acquisition. Only the items specified in this SOW and Price List

(Attachment 2) will be considered for award.

2.4 Ballistic Performance

2.4.1 NIJ Compliance Testing and Certification: Proposed body armor systems shall meet or exceed the minimum performance requirements for NIJ Level IIIA armor as specified in NIJ Standard 0101.06 for Bullet-Resistant Body Armor. The armor model provided under this contract must be currently listed in the NIJ Guide 100-01. In the event the NIJ standard changes, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Office in writing of the change, with in five (5) working days of being notified.

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3.0 System Construction Details

3.1 Labeling

3.1.1 Labeling shall be in accordance with the requirements of NIJ Standard.

3.1.2 Each ballistic panel shall include an individual marking or serial number to be used to identify the panel.

3.2 Ballistic Panels and Concealable Armor Carriers

3.2.1 Concealable armor carriers (white) and ballistic panels shall be Point Blank Hi-Lite KXPIIIA-

4, Level IIIA (HL2KA4CS0M male systems and HX2K3ACS0M female systems)

3.2.2 The vendor shall ensure that the concealable carriers are equipped with a properly sized pocket to accommodate a 5” x 8” trauma pad.

3.3 Trauma Pad

3.3.1 A single trauma pad shall be provided with each complete ballistic armor package.

3.3.2 Steel, 5” x 8”, level IIIA trauma pads (TP1GEN580R) shall be provided.

3.4 Body Armor Carry Bags:

3.4.1 The Contractor shall furnish a carry bag designed to carry, secure, and properly store the subject soft body armor including carriers (Z5457A).

3.4.2 Bags shall be navy blue and designed for quick and easy access and storage of the vest.

3.5 Outer Garment Design

3.5.1 The tactical body armor carrier shall be the R20-DM model (male, right hand-RD2N00HR0J;

male, left hand-RD2N00HR0J; female, right hand-RX2N00HR0J; female, left hand-

RX2N00HL0J).

3.5.2 The overall construction of the outer garment shall resemble the garment shown in Figure 1, with the appropriate design of the radio pocket to carry a radio with the following dimensions:

6.5 inches high, 2.5 inches wide, and 1.75 inches deep.

3.5.3 All forms of identification will be removable by Velcro type fabric. The OIG badge will be provided to the contractor for installation on the left breast area of the carrier. The “Federal Agent” and “POLICE” patches will be provided by the contractor.

3.5.3.1 Front identity shall read "Federal Agent" in one-inch high yellow letters in two rows. This identity panel shall form a Velcro-closed medical information pocket.

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3.5.3.2 A second identity area will be located on the flap of the large utility pocket. The word "POLICE" in 1 ½ inch high yellow letters will appear as close to the bottom of the flap as possible.

3.5.3.3 Rear identity shall be located in the upper portion of the garment on a panel of the same material measuring approximately six inches by eleven inches and secured to the outer garment with a Velcro fastener. Rear identity shall be approximately 3 ½ inch high yellow letters and read "POLICE", below this in approximately 1 ½ inch high yellow letters and it read “Federal Agent”.

3.8.5 The front of the outer garment shall provide six (6) pockets to carry equipment such as, but not limited to, the following: mini-flashlights, side arm magazines, handcuffs, long arm magazines, communications equipment and general utility items.

3.8.5.1 A holster, complete with retention strap, shall be mounted on the front of the carrier within the large utility pocket. The holster shall be designed to fit 3” - 5” barrel size pistols and be configured to the officer’s shooting hand (i.e. left or right). It shall have a keeper with a positive retaining device. The holster shall not collapse when the weapon is not in the holster.

3.8.6 Two (2) sturdy web straps, one on each shoulder, shall provide a location to attach communications equipment or badges. The carrier shall have openings at the shoulder and above the adjustable radio pocket. The radio pocket shall be configured to securely hold a handheld radio with the following dimensions: 6.5 inches high, 2.5 inches wide, 1.75 inches deep. These openings shall allow the radio wiring harness to pass within the carrier between the openings. An adjustable hold-down strap shall be mounted above the radio pocket to allow the antenna to be held tight to the outer garment.

3.8.7 The outer garment shall be navy blue and available in right or left-handed versions.

3.8.8 IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ANY VELCRO TYPE MATERIAL USED: ALL

IDENTITIES SHALL BOND SECURELY TO THE CARRIER SUCH THAT THEY

WILL NOT DETACH UNDER ‘TACTICAL OPERATIONS’.

Figure 1. Outer Garment

Front Back

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Figure 2. Patch

4.0 Fitting and Delivery

4.1.1 The vendor is responsible for delivery of ordered items within 30 – 45 calendar days of the order date.

4.1.2 The vendor shall provide terms of exchange of ordered items in the event defects are found or sizing is determined to be inaccurate.

4.1.3 The vendor will be required to ship items to multiple locations within the 48 continental

States as well as to the OLRFI National Office in Washington, DC. Addresses of the locations will be provided to the vendor at the time of the award.

5.0 Part III: Supporting Information

5.1 Quality

5.1.1 Each item provided shall be new and unused.

5.1.2 The armor shall be free of any defects affecting the safety of the user, durability, serviceability, or appearance.

5.1.3 Each unit of body armor shall be identical (right/left handed as appropriate) in construction and appearance to all other units in the contract, varying only in size, gender usage, and labeling.

5.2 Warranty

5.2.1 Contractor shall propose a warranty period on all armor samples from the day of delivery, that the ballistic panels maintain the appropriate ballistic level of performance after regular use.

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5.2.2 This warranty shall include repair or replacement of the ballistic panels at no additional cost to the government.

5.2.3 All vests may be subject to a visual inspection by the OIG prior to, or at the time of, issue to the wearer.

5.2.4 The Contractor shall propose Minimum warranty requirements indicated on Table 1 below.

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Table 1

Minimum Warranty Requirements

Component Minimum Warranty Period**

Fit, finish and comfort

Ballistic Panels

Trauma Pad 5" x 8"

Concealable Armor Carrier (White)

Outer Tactical Carrier

Body Armor Carry Bag

** All warranty periods begin on the date of delivery and stated in days, months, or years. If additional warranty terms exist, identify the document and page numbers where the information may be located.