Attachment_J-1_MAS_PD_-_NQ-PD_16-03B.pdf

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NQ/PD 16-03B

29 Jul 2019

SUPERSEDES

NQ/PD 16-03

17 May 2019

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

BODY ARMOR, MARITIME ARMOR SYSTEM (MAS)

This purchase description (PD) is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the

Department of Defense (DOD). Recommended improvements, simplifications, or reductions in paperwork are encouraged and should be directed to the preparing activity.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This purchase description covers the requirements for a Maritime Armor

System (MAS) system consisting of a base vest and modular components for tailoring protection levels to defeat multiple ballistic and fragmentation hazards while performing security and Anti-

Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) duties in a maritime environment. The MAS is a critical safety item. This specification delineates system, subsystem, component, and subcomponent level performance requirements to accomplish the end item body armor performance (see paragraph 6.1).

1.2 Classification. Body Armor, Maritime Armor System components; outer vest assembly, soft armor ballistic inserts, and buoyancy compensator panels shall be one type in two sizes. Body Armor, Maritime Armor System will be issued as a single system.

A) The Maritime Armor System (MAS) subsystem; consisting of the base vest assembly, soft armor ballistic inserts and removable buoyancy compensator panels.

COMPONENT SIZES

Outer Vest Assembly 2 sizes: Medium, Large

Soft Armor Ballistic Inserts, Front and Back 2 sizes: Medium, Large

Soft Armor Ballistic Inserts, Cummerbund 1 size

Buoyancy Compensator Panels, Front and Back 2 sizes: Medium, Large

Buoyancy Compensator Panels, Cummerbund 1 size

Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data that may improve this document should be sent to: Commander, Naval Sea Systems

Command, ATTN: SEA 05P14, 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue, SE, Stop 5160, Washington Navy

Yard DC 20376-5160 or emailed to commandstandards@navsea.navy.mil, with the subject line “Document Comment-Body Armor”. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online database at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/.

Attachment J-1 N6133119R0017

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this purchase description. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements, whether or not they are listed.

2.2 Government Documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standard, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the solicitation or contract.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-DTL-32075 - Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage

(General Use)

MIL-PRF-5038 - Tape, Textile and Webbing, Textile, Reinforcing

Nylon

MIL-PRF-63460 - Lubricant, Cleaner and Preservative for Weapons and Weapons Systems (Metric)

NQ/PD 16-04 - Maritime Buoyant Plate (MBP)

FQ/PD 07-05 - Body Armor, Multiple Threat / Interceptor, Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV)

CO/PD 04-19 - Enhanced, Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI)

A-A-55301A - Webbing, Textile Textured or Multi-Filament

A-A-55126C - Fastener Tape, Hook and Pile, Synthetic

A-A-59826A - Thread, Nylon

MIL-W-17337 - Webbing, Textile, Woven Nylon

MIL-DTL-508 - Cloth, Oxford, Nylon, 3 Ounce

MIL-C-7020 - Cloth, Parachute, Nylon Rip-Stop and Twill Weave

MIL-C-8061 - Cloth, Nylon, Raschel Knit

MIL-STD-810 - Environmental Engineering Considerations and

Laboratory Tests

MIL-STD-130 - Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA

19111-5094).

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other

Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation.

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

46 CFR Part 160, Subpart 160.064 - Marine Buoyant Devices

2.3 Non-government publications. The following documents forms a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)

AATCC 8 - Colorfastness to Crocking; AATCC Crockmeter

Method

AATCC 15 - Colorfastness to Perspiration

AATCC 16 - Colorfastness to Light

AATCC 22 - Water Repellency; Spray Test

AATCC 61 - Colorfastness to Laundering, Home and

Commercial: Accelerated

AATCC 70 - Water Repellency: Tumble Jar Dynamic

Absorption Test

AATCC 96 - Dimensional Changes in Commercial Laundering of

Woven and Knitted Fabrics Except Wool

AATCC 118 - Oil Repellency: Hydrocarbon Resistance Test

AATCC 119 - Color Change Due to Flat Abrasion (Frosting):

Screen Wire Method

AATCC 127 - Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test

AATCC 135 - Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home

Laundering Related to ISO 3759

AATCC Evaluation

Procedure 1 - Gray Scale for Color Change

AATCC Evaluation

Procedure 2 - Gray Scale for Staining

AATCC Evaluation

Procedure 8 - 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale

(Copies of these documents are available from www.aatcc.org or the American Association of

Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 122215, Research Triangle Park, NC 227709-2215.)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM C518 - Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal

Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow

Meter Apparatus

ASTM D204 - Sewing Threads

ASTM D1141 - Standard Practice for the Preparation of Substitute

Ocean Water

ASTM D1388 - Stiffness of Fabrics

ASTM D1683 - Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Fabrics

ASTM D1777 - Standard Method for Testing Thickness of Textile

Materials

ASTM D3575 - Materials, Flexible Cellular, Made From Olefin

Polymers

ASTM D3576 - Standard Test Method for Cell Size of Rigid

Cellular Plastics

ASTM D-3774 - Standard Test Methods for Width of Textile Fabric

ASTM D3776 - Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Woven Fabric

ASTM D3884 - Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics, (Rotary

Platform, Double Head Method)

ASTM D4485 - Standard Specification for Performance of Engine

Oils

ASTM D5034 - Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics

(Grab Test)

ASTM D6193 - Standard Practice for Stitches & Seam

ASTM G21 - Test Methods for Determining Resistance of

Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi

(Copies of these documents are available online at www.astm.org or from ASTM International, 100 Bar Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by

Attributes

(Copies of this document are available online at www.asq.org or from the American Society for

Quality, P.O. Box 3005, Milwaukee, WI, 53201-3005.)

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (NIJ)

NIJ 0101.06 - Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor

(Copies of this document are available online at http://www.justnet.org/ or from NLECTC-

National, 2277 Research Blvd., M/S 8J, Rockville, MD 20850.)

SAE INTERNATIONAL

AMS-STD-595 - Colors used in Government Procurement

(Copies are available online at http://standards.sae.org or SAE Customer Service, 400

Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001)

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES

UL 1191 - Standard for Components for Personal Flotation

Devices

UL 1123 - Standard for Maritime Buoyant Devices

UL 1177 - Standard for Buoyant Vests

(Copies are available online at http://ulstandards.ul.com/access-standards/ or UL Customer

Service, UL Headquarters, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062)

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First article, performance based qualification, and conformance inspection. When specified, the contractor shall furnish complete body armor, MAS, representing full production quality, which shall be subjected to first article inspection, performance based qualification, and conformance inspection (see 4.2, 4.3 and 6.2).

3.2 Materials and components. The materials and components shall conform to applicable specifications, standards, and patterns required herein.

3.2.1 Cloth. The cloth(s) utilized to fabricate the MAS shall be made from lightweight, durable, synthetic cloths meeting the characteristics outlined in Appendix A, TABLE I-A. The color shall be Black 3244 or Tan 499.

3.2.1.1. Weight of finished outer shell fabric. The weight of the finished outer shell fabric shall be no greater than 12.0 oz/yd2.

3.2.1.2. Weight of finished inner shell fabric. The weight of the finished inner shell fabric

(Back Inner Shell Yoke; Front Inner Shell Yoke; Front Lower Tuck Under; Top Plate Pocket;

Bottom Plate Pocket) shall be no greater than 9.0 oz/yd2.

3.2.2 Vest Mesh Liner Material. The vest mesh liner shall be style #22920, 200/34 and

420/144 denier, Nylon 1/16” X 1/8” 6, 6 Raschel knit. The weight of the finished inner shell mesh fabric shall be no greater than 10.5 oz/yd2. The color shall be Black 3244 or Tan 499.

3.2.3 Cloth ballistic panel and buoyancy compensator cover. The ballistic insert and buoyancy compensation panel covers shall be translucent, water proof and seam sealed Nylon

Rip-Stop.

3.2.4 Webbing. Webbings shall be heat cut smooth with no burrs or residual melt. The color of all webbings shall be Black 3244 or Tan 499. Webbings shall conform to the following requirements:

a) 1.0- inch Webbing- A-A-55301A, Type III.

b) 1.5- inch Webbing- A-A-55301A, Type VI. Producer colored, texture yarns may be used. When used, thickness shall be 0.39 in. (min);

weight shall be .90 oz/yd (min).

3.2.4.1 Matching, webbing. The color of the webbing shall match the MAS outer shell standard sample when viewed under a filtered tungsten lamp which approximates artificial daylight having a correlated color temperature of 7500±200K, with illuminations of 100±20 foot candles, and shall be a good match to the standard sample under incandescent lamplight at

2856±200K.

3.2.4.2 Webbing Cut Lengths.

3.2.4.2.1 Front Shoulder cut length for 1.5-inch webbing shall be 28-inches.

3.2.4.2.2 Back Shoulder cut length for 1.5-inch webbing shall be 8-inches.

3.2.4.2.3 Cummerbund strap cut length for 1.5-inch webbing shall be 56-inches.

3.2.4.2.4 Belt lanyard cut length for 1.0-inch webbing shall be 36-inches.

3.2.5 Hook and loop fastener. Hook and loop fasteners shall conform to A-A-55126C, Type II, Class 1 or Class 4 in 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 and 6.0 inch widths. The color shall be

Black 3244 or Tan 499.

3.2.6 Thread. Thread, Nylon, Bonded, Size E (tex 70-76) or Size F (tex 90-112), A-A-

59826A, Type II, Class A. The color shall be Black 3244 or Tan 499.

3.2.7. U.S. Navy name tapes. The non-reflective name tape for the letters “US NAVY” shall be centered and the size (M, L) shall be located on the bottom right of the pattern piece “US

NAVY NAME TAPE”. The font shall be Arial Bold. The name tape letters shall match AMS-

STD-595 Bright White 17925 on Black 3244 fabric or Black 3244 on Tan 499 fabric.

A drawing of the name tapes outlining letter dimensions and placement is given in Appendix C

FIGURE 1C. Finished dimensions of the markings are outlined in TABLE I.

TABLE I. NAME TAPE DIMENSIONS AND MARKINGS

3.2.8 Buckle, Dual Tab Side Release. 1.5-inch Dual Tab Side Release buckle which meets the performance requirements of UL standard 1191 and as outlined in paragraph 4.11.

Color will be Black or Tan to match the MAS outer shell cover.

3.2.9 Tension Lock, Dual Bar. 1.5-inch dual bar tension lock which meets the performance requirements of UL standard 1191 and as outlined in paragraph 4.11. Color will be

Black or Tan to match the MAS outer shell cover.

3.2.10 D Ring. 1-inch welded steel D-Ring which meets the performance requirements of UL standard 1191 and as outlined in paragraph 4.11. Color will be Black or Tan to match the

MAS outer shell cover.

3.3 Design. The MAS modular unisex body armor system protects the upper torso from multiple ballistic threats and is easily configured to defeat predicted mission threat at a minimum system weight. The MAS subsystem (see 3.5) consists of (1) one base vest assembly made up of an outer shell base vest carrier, (4) removable ballistic (front, back, left and right cummerbund) inserts, and (4) removable (front, back, left and right cummerbund) buoyancy compensator panels. MOdular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) webbing is sewn onto the MAS outershell to accommodate load carrying compatible with MOLLE. The

MAS provides protection from conventional fragmenting munitions and multiple hits from .357

SIG and .44 MAG handgun rounds.

3.3.1 Figures. MAS base vest and component drawings are given in Appendix C

(FIGURES 2C – 7C). These figures are furnished for information purposes only and are for general reference; they are not to be used in place of patterns. When inconsistencies exist between the written purchase description and the figures, the written purchase description shall govern.

3.3.2 Patterns. The Government shall furnish patterns for the baseline design from which the contractor can use applicable parts to create cutting working patterns. Compliance with patterns is needed to meet interface requirements with fielded personnel combat equipment. The working patterns shall include the size, directional lines, placement marks and notches. Baseline patterns require a 3/8 ±1/16 inch seam allowance unless otherwise stated on patterns. Except for the ballistic panels, all the components of the vest shall be cut with a tolerance of ± 1/16 inches in accordance with the pattern parts indicated except where changes or enhancement(s) to baseline are proposed. The ballistic panels shall be cut with a tolerance of

Dimensions and Tolerances, inches

Centered

“US NAVY”

Bottom Right

“M, L”

Height 1-3/8 (± 1/8) 1/4 (± 1/16)

Width 1-1/4 (± 1/8)

(each letter)

1/4 (± 1/16)

-1/16/+1/8 inches to ensure maximum protective area of coverage is achieved (see paragraph

3.5, Appendix A, TABLE IV-A). Drill holes are not permitted. MAS pattern part list is provided in TABLE II.

TABLE II. MAS PATTERN PART LIST.

Material Pattern Part Piece Name Cut Parts

Outer Shell Material-

1000D Cordura

Back Outer Shell PD1603-BCK_OUTRSHLL 1

Back Bottom Gusset PD1603-BCK_BTM_GUSET 1

Back Side Gusset PD1603-BCK_SIDE_GUST 2

Cummerbund Outer Shell PD1603-CMMRBND_OUTR 2

Front Outer Shell PD1603-FRT_OUTRSHLL 1

Front Neck Gusset PD1603-FRT_NCK_GUSET 1

Front Gusset PD1603-FRONT_GUSSET 1

Front Flap PD1603-FRONT_FLAP 1

Inner Shell Material -

Mesh

Back Inner Shell Bottom PD1603-BCK_INSHL_BTM 1

Back Inner Shell Top PD1603-BCK_INSHL_TOP 1

Cummerbund Inner Shell PD1603-CMMRBND_INNER 2

Front Inner Shell Bottom PD1603-FRT_INSHL_BTM 1

Front Inner Shell Top PD1603-FRT_INSHL_TOP 1

500D Cordura Back Inner Shell Yoke PD1603-BCK_INSHL_YOK 1

Front Lower Tuck Under PD1603-FRNT_LWR_TUCK 1

Front Inner Shell Yoke PD1603-FRT_INSHL_YOK 1

Top Plate Pocket PD1603-TOP_PLATE_PKT 2

Bottom Plate Pocket PD1603-BTM_PLATE_PKT 2

Ripstop Back Foam Packet PD1603-BCK_FOAM_PCKT 2

Cummerbund Foam Packet PD1603-CMRBND_FM_PCT 4

Front Foam Packet PD1603-FRT_FOAM_PCKT 2

Back Soft Armor Packet PD1603-BCK_S_ARM_PAC 2

Cummerbund Soft Armor Packet PD1603-CMBD_S_ARM_PC 4

Front Soft Armor Packet PD1603-FRT_S_ARMR_PC 2

Ballistics Back Soft Armor PD1603-BCK_SFT_ARMOR AS REQ

Cummerbund Soft PD1603-CMBND_SFT_ARM AS REQ

Front Soft Armor PD1603-FRT_SFT_ARMOR AS REQ

Foam Back Foam PD1603-BACK_FOAM 2

Cummerbund Foam PD1603-CMRBND_FOAM 4

Front Foam PD1603-FRONT_FOAM 4

Shoulder Foam PD1603-SHOULDER_FOAM 2

Hook Cummerbund Hook and Loop PD1603-CMRBND_HK_LP 2

Loop Cummerbund Hook and Loop PD1603-CMRBND_HK_LP 2

3.4 Performance requirements. The following requirements apply to all components and subcomponents of the MAS modular unisex body armor system.

3.4.1 Functional integration. All body armor, MAS components shall be integrated for functional and physical interfaces for any body armor, MAS system configuration. All components within a size shall be fully interchangeable with every other system of the same size

(i.e. back ballistic panel will fit into any MAS outer shell back of same size) with no degradation of performance.

3.4.2 Fungus resistance. All components and parts of the body armor, including interior components, shall be resistant to fungal growth. The visual grading shall be less than 2. All components shall show only trace or no susceptibility to fungal growth nor experience damage due to the presence of fungus spores or adjacent fungus growth (see paragraph 4.5.8).

3.4.3 Use and care instruction. A use and care manual will be furnished with each body armor system. The use and care manual will be printed on a durable man made, synthetic paper capable of multiple time use under harsh field conditions.

3.4.4 Matching. The cloths shall match the standard (see 4.5.12).

3.4.5 Colorfastness. The finished cloth shall show fastness to laundering (after 3 cycles), light (after 40 standard fading hours or 170 kilojoules), and perspiration equal to or better than the standard sample or 3-4 of the AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change and Staining, except fastness to light shall be equal to or better than a rating of 3 for Color Change. The finished cloth shall show fastness to crocking equal to or better than the standard sample or shall have an

AATCC Procedure 8 9-step Chromatic Transference Scale rating of not lower than 3-4. The finished textile components shall meet the colorfastness requirements when tested as specified in paragraph 4.5 (Appendix B, TABLE I-B).

3.4.6 U.S. Navy Name tape. The non-reflective name tape material shall be tested in accordance with 4.5.14. The name tape shall be tested to ensure appropriate adhesion to the basic material used in the vest. The name tape letters shall not delaminate, crack, peel or discolor after the 5 launderings. The letters shall not stain the basic material. The name tape and letters shall be tested to meet colorfastness after laundering with a minimum 3 rating.

3.5 MAS Component Performance. The maximum finished weight of the MAS subsystem for each size is outlined in Appendix A, TABLE III-A, when measured as specified in

4.5.6. The minimum area of ballistic coverage for each ballistic panel subcomponent in each size is outlined in Appendix A, TABLE-IV-A. The minimum area for each buoyancy compensator panel are outlined in Appendix A, Table V-A. Finished base vest measurements for each size are outlined in Appendix A, TABLE VII-A, when inspected as specified in 4.5.2.

3.5.1 Ballistic resistance performance. The Body Armor, MAS threat protection levels are as follows:

a) MAS provides fragmentation protection from conventional fragmenting munitions (see paragraph 3.5.2.2).

b) MAS provides multi-hit handgun bullet protection for .357 SIG Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)

Flat Nose (FN) projectile and .44 Magnum Semi Jacket Hollow Point (SJHP) (see paragraph 3.5.2.3).

3.5.2 Ballistic performance. The MAS ballistic material system consists of an outershell and a ballistic panel to accomplish the ballistic characteristics specified in paragraphs 3.5.2.2 and

3.5.2.3 as tested in paragraph 4.6.

3.5.2.1 Removable ballistic panel subcomponent. Ballistic panels must be able to be inserted easily into MAS outershell carriers; front, back and cummerbund base vest. The ballistic panels shall provide a means to prevent raveling and soiling, and to secure placement properly within the outershell carrier. The gap/ease between outershell carrier and panel shall be no greater than the ease allowed within the baseline patterns (see 4.5.1 and 4.5.3).

3.5.2.1.1 Ballistic filler. The ballistic filler weight shall not exceed 1.1 lb sq/ft with a maximum 0.27-inch thickness when tested as specified in 4.5.6 and 4.5.7. Except for ancillary components such as thread, the ballistic filler shall be made entirely of ballistic material.

3.5.2.1.2 Flexibility. The ballistic panels must be flexible enough to be inserted into the soft armor pocket opening within the inner vest and the side cummerbund pockets. Once inserted into the pockets, the panels must be capable of laying smooth with no rigid peaks or crumbled corners when verified in accordance with paragraph 4.6.6.

3.5.2.2 Fragmentation protection. The ballistic material system (see 3.5.2) shall provide consistent ballistic performance. All MAS ballistic components (see paragraph 3.2 and 3.3) will be made from the same approved ballistic package. Appendix D, TABLE I-D lists the required minimum V50 values at specified obliquity when tested with the Fragment Simulating Projectile

(FSP) and Right Circular Cylinder (RCC) dry and wet (sea water) (for the purpose of this PD, sea water is synonymous with ocean water per ASTM D1141). Appendix D, TABLE I-D specifies minimum ballistic performance that shall be maintained after conditioning to hot and cold temperature, and accelerated aging. Testing is specified in 4.6. Any product improvements in the ballistic performance of the MAS base vest panels shall not reduce the ballistic performance of the Body Armor, MAS small arms protection of base vest.

3.5.2.3 Handgun protection. The ballistic material system shall be engineered to provide handgun protection at no added weight to the fragmentation material system. Appendix D and F, outline the ballistic material system V50 and V0 performance, in varying conditions, acceptance for the .357 SIG Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Flat Nose (FN) projectile and .44 Magnum Semi Jacket

Hollow Point (SJHP) projectile. Backface deformation 90/90 UTL should be less than 44mm when tested as specified in 4.6 and Appendix F.

3.5.3 Buoyancy performance. The MAS buoyancy compensation system consists of multiple layers of foam encased in a seam sealed ripstop outershell to accomplish the buoyancy characteristics specified in paragraphs 3.5.3.2 as tested in paragraph 4.7 and Appendix G.

3.5.3.1 Removable buoyancy compensator panel subcomponent. Buoyancy compensator panels must be able to be inserted easily into MAS outershell carriers; front and back base vest and cummerbund. The buoyancy compensator panels shall provide a means to prevent raveling and soiling, and to secure placement properly within the outershell carrier. The gap/ease between outershell carrier and panel shall be no greater than the ease allowed within the baseline patterns (see 4.5.1 and 4.5.3).

3.5.3.1.1 Buoyant Foam. The buoyant foam used in the buoyancy compensator panels shall be UL 1191 certified flotation grade, medium density, polyethylene closed cell foam in ¼-inch thick sheets. The MAS Front buoyancy compensator panel will be comprised of four (4) sheets of foam and the back and cummerbund buoyancy compensator panels will be comprised of two (2) sheets of foam. The buoyant foam must meet the physical properties outlined in

TABLE III.

TABLE III. MAS BUOYANT FOAM PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Physical Properties Test Method 1/4 -inchFF2

Compression Strength (psi)

@ 25% / 50%

ASTM

D3575-93

Suffix D

4.5

12.8

Compression Set (%) ASTM

D3575-93

Suffix B

Tensile Strength (psi)

MD/CMD

ASTM

D3575-93

Suffix T

Elongation (%)

MD/CMD

ASTM

D3575-93

Suffix T

Tear Resistance (lb/in)

MD/CMD

ASTM

D3575-93

Suffix G

Density Range (pcf) ASTM

D3575-93

1.11 – 1.69

Cell Size (mm) ASTM

D3576

Modified

1.48

Water Absorption (psf) ASTM

D3575-93

Suffix L

< 0.1

Thermal Stability ASTM

D3575-93

Suffix S

< 5%

Thermal Conductivity

(BTU-in/hr-ft -F)

ASTM

C518-91

0.29 – 0.42

Buoyancy Number (lbs)

Retention Factor %

UL 1191 59

97V/97C

3.5.3.2 MAS System Buoyancy Requirement. The finished MAS must provide a minimum of 15.5 lbs of buoyancy for size Medium and 15.5 lbs for size Large as measured in accordance with 4.7 and Appendix G.

3.5.4 Construction. Gusset should have 1/16-inch center pleat. Ends of gussets shall be pleated into corners of shoulders and end of cummerbund. All stitching shall be back-tacked to prevent raveling and demonstrate good stitching quality with no loose ends, consistent stitches per inch, even tension with no loose needle or bobbin thread. Fabric edges shall not ravel.

3.5.4.1 Hook and loop fastener. Hook and loop fasteners shall not be stitched in the selvage edge to prevent associated fraying durability problems in repeated use (see 4.5).

3.5.4.2 Stitching. Stitching shall conform to ASTM D6193, 9-12 stitches per inch.

End of seams and stitches (stitch type 301) that are not caught in other seams or stitching shall be securely back tacked or back stitched. Thread breaks or bobbin run-outs occurring during sewing shall be secured by stitching back of the break minimum of 1/2 inch. Thread tension shall be maintained so that there will be no loose stitching resulting in loose bobbin or top thread, or excessively high stitching resulting in puckering of the materials sewn. Thread ends shall be trimmed to a length of not more than 1/4 inch.

3.5.4.3 Automatic stitching. Automatic stitching machines may be used to perform any of the stitching patterns provided the requirements for the stitch pattern, stitches per inch, size and type of thread are met, and at least three or more tying, overlapping, or back stitches are used to secure the ends of the stitching.

3.5.4.4 Bartacks. No stitch run-off is allowed and no needle cutting by bartack. Double bartacks (one on top of the other) will be avoided to prevent needle cutting and weakening of the attachment point. Bartack requirements are specified in Appendix A, TABLE VI-A when tested as specified in 4.5.

3.5.4.5 Bartack alignment for MOLLE pocket attachment. The required spacing of vertical bartacks is specified below which is needed for physical compatibility of MOLLE pocket attachment on base vest.

a) Distance between vertical bartacks on horizontal webbing shall be 1 ½ inch -0/ +

1/16.

b) Distance between non-consecutive horizontal webbing shall be 1 1/8 inch (±

1/16).

c) Vertical bartacks on consecutive horizontal webbing rows shall be vertical aligned bottom to top in a vertical straight line.

3.5.4.6 Drag strap. The drag strap on the back of the MAS (all sizes) shall have a peak strength not less than 400 lbf (increased strength is desirable) when tested in accordance with paragraph 4.9.

3.5.4.7 Torso adjustment. Torso adjustment shall provide the wearer a means to easily secure the vest to the torso. A cummerbund secured to the back of the vest, shall be secured around the front of the vest and the waist of the wearer to establish optimum fit. An adjustable cummerbund strap with a dual tab side release buckle will be used to secure the cummerbund. A front flap will be secured over the cummerbund with hook and loop. The left and right shoulder straps shall utilize a dual bar tension lock to provide additional adjustment for the wearer.

3.6 Size, identification and instruction label. Each component shall have a combination identification label with size, care, manufacturer, date of production, lot number, serial number, and contract number. Labels will be readable under low light conditions: moonlight and red or blue filtered flashlight. The label shall be of sufficient strength to withstand repeated abrasion during maritime use and cleaning. Contents of labels shall be as found in Appendix E. Labels shall include the following:

3.6.1 Base Vest labeling. The MAS base vest shall include an identification/instruction label and a flotation warning label.

a. The identification/instruction label shall include size (including chest circumference), identification, serial number, lot number, contract, manufacturer, ballistic protection level, and instructions for the entire MAS system. Chest circumference for each size is given in Appendix A, TABLE VIII-A.

b. The identification/instruction label shall include dos and don’ts for use and cleaning instructions, and donning/doffing instructions. The flotation warning label shall outline vest configuration and highlight the dangers for use of MAS without buoyancy compensator panels properly installed. (See Appendix E.)

c. The identification/instruction and flotation warning labels shall be located on the body side of the front and back base vests panels. The size of each label shall be 4.5 inches wide by 7.75 inches high. The type shall be no smaller than 10 point and shall be in accordance with MIL-DTL-32075, Type VI, Class 14. (See Appendix E.)

3.6.2 Ballistic Panel Labeling. MAS ballistic panel labeling shall include, but not be limited to the following:

a. Name of Manufacturer

b. Rated Level of Protection and reference to standard (e.g. Type IIIA IAW NIJ

Standard 0101.06 and Fragmentation IAW NQ/PD 16-03)

c. Strike face or wear face. The proper orientation of the ballistic panel in the carrier must be clearly identified.

d. A warning in type not less than 14 point and a minimum of 1 ½ times larger than the rest of the type on the label (exclusive of the manufacturer identification and logo) stating that the armor is not intended to protect the wearer from rifle fire and not intended to protect the wearer from sharp edged or pointed instruments.

e. Date of Manufacture

f. Size

g. Serial Number

h. Model of Vest

i. Care Instructions

j. Lot Number

k. Contract Number

3.6.3 Buoyancy Compensator Panel labeling: The buoyancy compensator labels shall include, but not be limited to the following:

a. Name of Manufacturer

b. Wear face. The proper orientation of the panel in the carrier must be clearly identified.

c. A warning in type not less than 14 point and a minimum of 1 ½ times larger than the rest of the type on the label (exclusive of the manufacturer identification and logo) stating that the buoyancy compensator panel must be installed in the MAS to provide flotation capability.

d. Date of Manufacture

e. Size

f. Component identification (FRONT, BACK, CUMMERBUND)

g. Serial Number

h. Model of Vest

i. Care Instructions

3.6.4 Unique Identification (UID): All integral components of the MAS will require a unique identification label that conforms to the specifications below:

The manufacturer is required to comply with the current versions of Military Standard 130 and the Department of Defense Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items, and the following criteria.

1. Color: Label/Tag will be black with white Human Readable and Machine Readable

Information (HRI) and (MRI) or white with black HRI/MRI.

2. HRI shall consist of: Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code of activity applying the tag/label, Lot Number, Serial Number, Date of Production, National

Stock Number (NSN) and Design Code. HRI will meet requirements of the latest version of MIL-STD-130.

3. MRI shall consist of one ECC 200 compliant Data Matrix code containing: CAGE code of activity applying the tag/label, Lot Number, Serial Number, Date of

Production, NSN, and Design Code. The tag/label shall comply with the latest version of MIL-STD-130, ANSI MH10.8.2, and Items #4 and #5 below. To prevent automated read errors, the Government will not allow other 1D or 2D codes to be printed on this label. This does not restrict contractor from using other

HRI and MRI on labels not associated with the UID label/tag.

4. Data Matrix Construct: The Data Matrix shall be encoded per MIL-STD-130 using only the data identifiers (DI) and criteria shown below. The following DI sequence shall be maintained in the order listed below:

Cage=17V followed by cage code

Lot=1T followed by lot number

Serial number=S followed by serial number

Date of production = 16D followed by production date, YYYYMMDD

National stock number=N followed by the NSN.

Part number = 1P followed by design code (the design code may be up to 13 alphanumeric characters (plus only dashes “-” as special characters))

Contract Number = 8K followed by contract number

Construct Example:

[)>RS06GS17V1FKY1GS1T1LGSS137479-001GS16D20130901GSN8470-01-

536-7227GS1P28508-1GS8KSPM1C1-13-D-1055

5. Data Matrix Geometry: Data Matrix codes shall be a square ECC200 matrix per

ISO 16022. Individual Cell size (element size) of the code shall be between 0.020 and 0.023 inches. A quiet zone of 0.5 inches of Black label/tag material is required around the Data Matrix code.

6. Verification: Data Matrix code quality will be graded to ISO 15415 with a certified verifier and meet a minimum passing grade per the latest release of MIL-STD-130.

AS9132 and AIM DPM grading platforms will not be allowed for this project.

Contractor must provide the contracting officer with at least two verification reports per ballistic panel for each FAT and LAT. If using laminates or overcoats the label must be verified after placing the laminate or overcoat on the label or tag.

No exceptions are allowed. Proof of Verification is subject to inspection at the time of shipment.

7. Validation: Validation checks of the UID must be performed on a routine basis.

Contractor is responsible for encoding the UID per above guidelines (#4 and 5) and the latest revision of MIL-STD-130. Proof of Validation is subject to inspection at the time of shipment.

8. Placement of the UID label/tag: For all components of the MAS system, the data label shall be integrated into the base vest, soft body armor and buoyancy panels labels outlined in paragraphs 3.6.1, 3.6.2, and 3.6.3.

3.6.5 Label Permanency and Durability. All labels shall be sufficiently permanent and durable so that they will remain securely attached to the armor or carrier and be fully legible for the life of the armor. The durability of the label markings shall remain fully legible when tested in accordance with paragraph 4.10.

3.7 Ballistic insert measurements. The measurements for the finished ballistic inserts will be in accordance with Appendix A, TABLE IV-A.

a) The front ballistic panel shall cover the chest approximately up to the collar bone;

have a scooped neck sufficient to maintain proper ballistic coverage. The front ballistic panel will also extend downward to the waist. The biceps/chest region shall be cut with sufficient space to minimize irritation and restriction of arm movement during duties such as the yielding of a firearm and positioning.

b) The rear ballistic panel shall cover the back of the torso from above the shoulder blades down to a position above the duty belt.

c) The cummerbund ballistic panels shall provide continuous coverage on side of body with no gaps in coverage from front to back.

d) Panels shall be equipped with an internal hook and loop suspension system. The suspension system must provide direct support to the ballistic panels to keep them from sagging and creasing at the bottom of the vest.

3.8 Buoyancy Compensator Panel measurements. The measurements for the finished buoyancy compensator panels inserts will be in accordance with Appendix A, TABLE V-A.

3.9 Plate Pocket. The MAS plate pockets shall ensure positioning of the bottom horizontal edge according to the Government patterns for proper organ coverage, and have enough ease to allow the plate to be easily and quickly inserted into and removed from the vest without struggle or force (see paragraph 4.8.1).

3.10 Responsibility for compliance. All items shall meet all requirements of section 3 and 4 of this specification. The absence of any inspection requirements shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products of supplies submitted to the government for acceptance shall comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling inspection, as part of manufacturing operations, is an acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements; however, this does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the government to accept defective material. If there is a conflict between the stated requirements and the ANSI standard, the more restrictive requirement shall apply.

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as outlined below. Unless otherwise specified, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements specified herein. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure the supplies conform to prescribed requirements.

a) First article inspection and performance based qualification (see 4.2)

b) Conformance inspection (see 4.3)

4.2 First article inspection and performance based qualification. When a first article is required, it shall be examined for design (3.3), compatibility and interchangeability of components, inspection requirements in 4.5, and overall workmanship (see Appendix B, TABLE

I-B and Appendix F). Ballistic and buoyancy performance for all test conditions per 4.6.1, data, certificate, or compliance for testing requirements in 4.6 and 4.7 will be performance based qualification.

4.2.1 Material qualification. At any point after a First Article Test has been approved, any material change must be tested in accordance with the appropriate paragraph of this Purchase

Description and approved by the government.

4.2.2 Ballistic qualification. At any point after a First Article Test has been approved, any material or process change to the ballistic package will be required to pass all ballistic First

Article Test requirements as specified in paragraph 4.6.

4.3 Conformance inspection. Conformance Lot inspection shall be performed in accordance with Section 3 and 4 in conjunction with Appendices A, B, D, E, F and G. The

Government’s acceptance of the contractor’s end item product will be determined by the ballistic and non-ballistic requirements validation.

4.3.1 Certificate of compliance (COC). When certificates of compliance are required, the

Government reserves the right to inspect such items to determine the validity of the certification.

All certificates shall be supported by test reports to ascertain their validity.

4.4. Demonstration verification. The performance requirement is verified by observation and operation that the properties, characteristics and parameters of the item meet the functional requirements specified in applicable paragraphs of Section 3. Pass or fail criteria are simple accept or reject indications of functional performance since no qualitative values exist or are difficult to measure (see Appendix B, TABLE I-B).

4.5 Requirements and verifications. Appendix B, TABLE I-B delineates performance requirements verified through visual methods, including physical measurements in order to determine that no deficiencies exist.

4.5.1 End item visual inspection. The end items shall be inspected for the defects listed in Appendix B, TABLE II-B. The lot size shall be expressed in units of vests or the individual components (when component is purchased separately). The sample unit shall be one completely fabricated vest or individual component.

4.5.2 End item dimensional inspection. The end items shall be inspected for finished measurements (see Appendix A, TABLE VI-A and TABLE VII-A). The lot size shall be expressed in units of vests or individual components.

4.5.2.1 Linear measurements. Front and back center measurements are taken along the center line by holding the garment taut with a metal measuring device and measurements taken to the nearest 1/16 inch. Front and back width, and webbing hanger's measurements are taken in a flat, relaxed state, with a metal measuring device and measurements taken to the nearest 1/16 inch. Dimensional measurements are taken as described below:

a) Spacing of webbing hangers for MOLLE pockets: The horizontal distance between bartacks shall be taken from the center of one bartack to the center of the adjacent bartack. The spacing between non-consecutive horizontal webbing shall be measured on adjacent webbings from the bottom edge of one to the top edge of the other.

b) Base vest center front and back lengths: The center front and back length shall be taken on a straight line from the center of the folded edge at neck (center front and back) to the bottom folded edge. Note: Front flap should be in a relaxed flat state while taking measurement. Back length measurement shall be taken under the drag handle. See

Appendix C, Figures 8-C and 9-C.

c) Base vest front width: The front width shall be taken on a straight line measuring across front panel from folded edge to folded edge at third row of MOLLE with front flap in a flat, relaxed state. . See Appendix C, Figure 8-C.

d) Base vest back width: The back width shall be taken on a straight line measuring across back panel from folded edge to folded edge at first row of MOLLE. . See Appendix C, Figure 9-C.

e) Back vest width with cummerbund: The back width shall be taken on a straight line measuring across back panel and attached cummerbund from edge of loop to edge of loop at sixth row of MOLLE. . See Appendix C, Figure 9-C.

4.5.3 In-process visual examination of cut parts, fillers and patterns. The cut parts for the vest shell assembly, the ballistic filler components, and buoyancy panels shall be 100 percent inspected by vendor during the cutting process to determine that parts containing defects such as a hole, cut, are removed from production. Ballistic fillers shall be 100 percent inspected by vendor during the assembly of the individual groups to assure that they contain the correct number of plies, that no individual plies are pieced and they are marked correctly as to the size and number of plies. In addition to the above, inspection shall be made of working patterns to assure that they conform to government patterns in all respects. Whenever nonconformance is noted, correction shall be made to the item or items affected. Parts that cannot be corrected shall be removed from the production.

4.5.4 In-process visual examination of ballistic filler assemblies for size. Appendix B, TABLE II-B-7 provides visual examination criteria for ballistic filler. The lot shall be expressed in units of front, back or cummerbund ballistic fillers. The sample unit shall be one front, one back and two cummerbunds of ballistic filler.

4.5.5 Area of coverage. Square inches of coverage are measured by digitized patterns and comparison to working patterns.

4.5.6 Weight. The MAS will be examined for weight by component. See maximum weights in Appendix A. Weights are taken on a tared scale and measured to the nearest .1 pound. Areal densities for production items may be calculated by weighing the ballistic filler insert divided by the pattern area. Areal densities for First Article Test may be calculated from weights and measurements taken from samples submitted. Areal densities are measured in accordance with ASTM D3776, except units shall be expressed in lb/ft2.

4.5.7 Thickness. Thickness is measured to the nearest 0.01 inch when measured under

0.5 psi when tested according to ASTM D1777.

4.5.8 Fungus test. Verification of compliance with the fungus requirement will be performed through the use of certified materials and coupon sampling. A fungus test will be performed on all non-certified materials. Tests will be performed in accordance with Method

508.7 of MIL-STD-810. A sample of each non-certified material will be placed in the fungus test chamber for 28 days.

4.5.9 Accelerated laundering test. The test procedure shall be as follows using the equipment cited in AATCC 61 and apply to MAS carrier cloths. Cut five specimens, each 4.5 by

3.0 inches, from the basic material and then fold in half, with the face side out, to form a 2.25 x

3.0 inch dimension. Machine stitch the open edges together (seam allowance of no more than

1/4 inch) to form a bag leaving an opening approximately 1.0 inch length. Through the opening, add 35 stainless steel spheres. Close the bag by stapling or stitching. Place the bag in a stainless steel cylinder (one bag per cylinder) without the color transfer cloth; add 50 ml of type II P-D-

245 detergent solution (0.5 percent by weight detergent solution) and 100 stainless steel spheres and close tightly. Place the stainless steel cylinder in a preheated Launder-Ometer set at a water bath temperature of 160 ± 5 degree F. Agitate the cylinder for one (1) hour maintaining a constant temperature. At the end of the laundering cycle, remove the bag from the cylinder and rinse thoroughly in a beaker or in running tap water at 100 ± 5 degree F for five (5) minutes with occasional stirring or hand squeezing. Remove excess water by squeezing in hand (not extracting) and then dry bag in automatic dryer set on permanent press cycle, 150 – 160 degree F for fifteen minutes (more than one bag can be dried together). If the bag breaks open to release the contained spheres at any time during the test, the test shall be considered invalid and another bag specimen shall be prepared and tested. Remove all spheres from the bag and evaluate each face of the bag without pressing or ironing the bag. Each face of the laundered bag shall be compared to the original sample (unlaundered) in accordance with AATCC evaluation procedure

1 for evaluation of Gray Scale for color change, and the rating shall be based on the portion of the black print exhibiting the most color loss. The lower of the two ratings of each bag shall be recorded as the result for the bag. Failure of any of the five bags to meet required rating shall be considered a test failure.

4.5.10 Resistance to POL, insect repellent, sweat, and sea water after one laundering.

MAS outershell carrier cloths shall be tested, after one laundering per 4.5.11, and after exposure to each DEET, POLs; motor oil, gasoline, weapon lubricant, sweat, and sea water for hydrostatic resistance in accordance with AATCC 127. A specimen for each test liquid (i.e., DEET, motor oil, etc) shall be 8 inches by 8 inches. The specimen shall be laid flat, face side up, on a glass plate, 8 inches by 8 inches by ¼ inch and three drops of each test liquid shall be applied to the center of the specimen. A glass plate the same dimensions shall be placed on the specimen and a four pound weight placed in the center of the glass plate assembly. After 16 hours, remove the specimen and test immediately for hydrostatic resistance. DEET test liquid shall be diethyltoluamide (O-I-503 Type II, Concentration A). The motor oil shall conform to ASTM D-

4485, Grade CD-II. The perspiration solution shall be made up in a 500 ml glass beaker by combining 3.0 grams sodium chloride, 1.0 gram of trypticase soy broth powder, 1.0 gram normal propyl propionate, and 0.5 gram liquid lecithin. Add 500 ml of distilled water, add a magnetic stirring bar, and cover the beaker. Place the beaker on a combination hot plate/magnetic stirrer apparatus. While stirring, heat the solution to 50 degree C, until all ingredients are dissolved.

While stirring, cool the solution to 35 degree C, remove cover, and dispense immediately with pipette or other suitable measuring device. Dispense 2 ml of perspiration solution at 35 degree C onto the center of an 8 inch by 8 inch by 1/4 inch glass plate. Place an 8 inches by 8 inches specimen face up. Dispense an additional 2 ml of perspiration solution onto the center of the specimen. A glass plate (do not rinse) of the same dimensions shall be placed on the specimen and a four pound weight placed in the center of the glass plate assembly. After 16 hours, remove and air dry specimen before testing for hydrostatic distance. See 4.6.1.1.1 for sea water formulation and sample preparation shall be the same as perspiration.

4.5.11 Laundering procedure. The test specimens and ballast, if needed, shall be placed in an automatic washing machine set on permanent press cycle, high water level and warm (105 degree F +/- 5 degree F) wash temperature, using 0.5 ounce (14 grams) of 1993 AATCC

Standard Reference Detergent. The test specimens shall be taken from the same vicinity of the fabric as the specimens for the initial test. The duration of the laundering cycle shall be 30 +/-5 minutes. After laundering, the specimens and ballast shall be dried in an automatic tumble dryer set on permanent press cycle, 150 to 160 degree F for approximately 15 minutes. The laundering equipment, washer and dryer, shall be in accordance with AATCC 135.

4.5.12 Matching. The MAS individual components, assemblies, cloths, and webbing shall match each other when assembled into a complete system as well as match the standard samples viewed under filtered tungsten lamps that approximate artificial daylight and that have a correlated color temperature of 7500 +/- 200 K, with illumination of 100 +/-20 foot candles, and shall be a good match to the standard sample under incandescent lamplight at 2856 +/- 200K.

4.5.13 DELETED.

4.5.14 U.S. Navy Name Tape adhesion. The non-reflective name tape material shall be tested in accordance to AATCC 135 105oF III Aiii after 25 laundering cycles and shall meet the requirements in 3.4.6. The name tape shall be tested for colorfastness using the AATCC

Evaluation Procedure 1, Gray Scale for Color Change and shall meet the requirements in 3.4.6.

See contract for sampling test plan.

4.6 Ballistic performance. FAT testing will be conducted on both 15 x15 inch shoot packs and MAS panels of the proposed ballistic material system and shall be representative of the NIJ Type IIIA certified package proposed. Lot Acceptance Testing will be conducted on the end item constructed of the approved ballistic material system and surrogate shoot packs.

Failure to meet the requirements of any sub-test will constitute failure for the entire First Article

Test or Lot Acceptance Test. All testing will be conducted without buoyancy compensator panels.

4.6.1 Ballistic testing. General procedures and requirements are provided in 4.6.2.

4.6.1.1 Conditions. Dry specimens and…