Salient Characteristics Law Enforcement Outer Plate Carrier UPDATED.pdf

Subject: Salient Characteristics for Security Forces Police Officers Outer/Plate Carrier

1. General System Requirements

The vendor shall provide distinct male and female restricted to law enforcement sales outer/plate carrier systems. The approach to gender-specific fits must adhere to one of the following standards:

• Conforming Shell: The carrier shell is shaped to conform to male or female body types. The ballistic soft armor for both must meet NIJ Standard 0101.06 (neutral, male, or female designation).

• Specific Armor: If using female-specific flexible soft armor, it must be listed as "female" on the NIJ Standard 0101.06 Certified Product List. Similarly, male-specific armor must be listed as "male" with the maximum thickness of .24in.

2. Ballistic Coverage and Sizing

Ballistic insert sizing for both male and female carriers must provide the minimum coverage specified below with the maximum thickness of .24in. The vendor must also be certified for all sizing categories (C1-C5) in accordance with NIJ Standard 0101.06, Appendix C.

Male/Neutral Ballistic Insert - Minimum Coverage

Size Front Coverage (cm²/in²) Back Coverage (cm²/in²) XS 383 cm² / 150 in² 414 cm² / 163 in² SM 431 cm² / 169 in² 468 cm² / 184 in² MD 488 cm² / 192 in² 527 cm² / 207 in² LG 567 cm² / 223 in² 592 cm² / 233 in² XL 649 cm² / 255 in² 667 cm² / 262 in² 2XL 729 cm² / 287 in² 747 cm² / 294 in² 3XL 821 cm² / 323 in² 833 cm² / 328 in²

Female/Neutral Ballistic Insert - Minimum Coverage

Size Front Coverage (cm²/in²) Back Coverage (cm²/in²) XS 425 cm² / 167 in² 374 cm² / 147 in² SM 482 cm² / 192 in² 426 cm² / 167 in² MD 538 cm² / 211 in² 482 cm² / 190 in² LG 596 cm² / 234 in² 544 cm² / 214 in² XL 681 cm² / 268 in² 616 cm² / 242 in² 2XL 771 cm² / 303 in² 693 cm² / 273 in²

3XL N/A N/A

3. Design, Construction, and Features

Feature Requirement Plate Pockets Must accommodate front and back Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts

(E-SAPI) simultaneously with soft armor. Pockets shall be internally mounted, with plate pocket retention straps.

Breathability & Moisture Protection

Must have antimicrobial treated padded spacer mesh system and slotted poly mesh base cummerbund for increase ventilation

Cut-Away System Shall not have a cut-away system or be cut-away compatible.

Drag Handle Must include a rear drag handle with reinforced stitching that can be secured flat to out carrier when not in use.

Ballistic Framework Must have increased structural integrity for reduced back front and back face deformation, provide moisture protection, and increased ergonomics for enhance performance.

Modularity Shall be fully modular with standard Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment (MOLLE) and equipped with Pouch Attachment Ladder System (PALS) webbing on all front, back, and side surfaces with reinforced stitching.

Flush admin chest pocket with internal elastic keepers. MOLLE Assaulter’s Zip-On Back Panel.

Adjustments Shall utilize a slotted ploy mesh base cummerbund for increased ventilation, with taktic buckle system, that provides quick connection, with safety retention. Must have an inner cummerbund for enhanced fitment.

Accessories Must accommodate zip-on back panels, collar/yoke, throat, and bicep/deltoid attachments. Includes low-profile shoulder straps with an optional pad accessory.

Cable Routing Shall include routing tabs for communications cables and hydration systems.

4. Materials and Manufacturing

Specification Requirement Stitching Must conform to or exceed ASTM 6193 lockstitch type 301. Thread ends shall be trimmed to 1/16 inch maximum.

Material Finish Woven and dyed materials shall be turned under, heat-sealed, and/or bound with tape to prevent defects. Rubberized Hypalon buttstock retention.

Available Colors Must be available in Black Durability All items shall be fade-resistant, scratch-resistant, water-resistant, and hand washable.

NIR Treatment N/A

5. Compliance and Delivery for FY26

Item Requirement Sales Restriction Must be limited for purchase to law enforcement or Federal Agencies.

Compliance Shall be compliant with DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain

Domestic Commodities.

Delivery Timeline Must meet a 120-day ARO (After Receipt of Order) for delivery.

6. Quantity

Gender Quantity Size Male 25 TBD by fitting by manufacture Female 1 TBD by fitting manufacture

7. Additional Items

Item Description Quantity Police Patch 11" x 4" patch with a black background and reflective bright white lettering stating "POLICE", and a Velcro back.