Section J 4D Body Armor Requirements - New.pdf
PDF 136 KB Posted
- Attached to
- USMSCSO23
- Solicitation number
- 15M10523RA4700028
About this file
This document outlines technical requirements for soft body armor kits to be provided under a federal contract opportunity. The soft body armor kit requirements include male and female concealable ballistic panels made of NIJ Level IIIA certified materials weighing less than 1.05 and 1.07 lbs/sqft respectively and thinner than 0.25 inches. The kits must also include two concealable armor carriers with trauma plate pockets and adjustable straps, two external vest carriers in navy blue and white with trauma plate pockets and sizing to accommodate both males and females, and one hard trauma insert. The related solicitation is for USMS Court Security Officer services under contract number 15M10523RA4700028 for Circuits 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12 to be awarded by the Department of Justice US Marshals Service.
View the file
Other files
Show 40 more
Latest 50 of 87 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
Federal Judicial Circuits
Attachment 4(D) CSO Soft Body Armor Requirements
1.0 Soft Body Armor Kit
• Male or Female Front and Rear Concealable Ballistic Panels
• Two Concealable Armor Carriers
• One Hard Trauma/Ballistic Insert (non-metallic/Semi Flexible)
• Two External Vest Carriers
• All Soft Body Armor Kits must fit in accordance with ASTM E3003-15 Standard
Practice for Body Armor Wearer Measurement and Fitting of Armor, specifically Section
7. Personal Armor Fit Assessment (https://www.astm.org/NIJ/bodyArmorFit)
• Applicable documentation and accessories are required, i.e.
o Fit Guarantee o 5 Year Warranty o Assembly and wear instructions o Straps or accessories required for wear and assembly o Care and maintenance instructions
2.0 MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SOFT BODY ARMOR KIT
2.1 Male Concealable Ballistic Panels
• National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard-0101.06 certified or most current NIJ certification based on evolving requirements and procedures
• NIJ Levell IIIA Certified Ballistic Panels
• Weight less than 1.05 lbs /ft2
• Thinness less than .25 inches
2.2 Female Concealable Ballistic Panels
• Shall be fully structured (pinned/darted) to specifically fit a female torso, to include frontal cups
• Shall be from the same product line/model and material as 2.1 Male Concealable
Ballistic Panels
• NIJ Standard-0101.06 certified or most current NIJ certification based on evolving requirements and procedures
• NIJ Levell IIIA Certified Ballistic Panels
• Weight less than 1.07 lbs /ft2
• Thinness less than .25 inches
2.3 Concealable Armor Carrier
• Quantity: two (2) per unit
• Trauma/Ballistic plate pocket-front https://www.astm.org/NIJ/bodyArmorFit
• Single, wide, securing waistband
• Adjustable shoulder connections
• Carrier material-white in color
• 5 inch Non-Velcro tab extension on securing waist straps for easy release on front of carrier
2.4 Trauma/Ballistic Insert for Concealable Carrier
• Provides additional trauma protection
• Non-metallic
• Semi Flexible
2.5 External Vest Carrier
• Quantity: two (2) per unit
• Appearance of Oxford style Dress Shirt to include: buttons down front, two chest pockets. One carrier shall be Dark Navy Blue and shall be White in color.
• Designed to be worn over uniform shirt
• Closures, either side hook and pile or zipper, to facilitate easy removal
• Single, wide, securing waistband
• Trauma/Ballistic plate from pocket
• Sizes should be offered to accommodate both Male and Female
• Adjustable shoulders and sides to ensure a comfortable fit
• Manufactured using durable fabric
• Accepts all concealable ballistic panels
Federal Judicial Circuits
Attachment 4(D) CSO Soft Body Armor Requirements
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .