SPEC_Rifle_Plates.pdf

This is a technical specification document for ballistic rifle plates to be procured by the Cambridge Police Department in Massachusetts under contract requisition number 478775. The specification details ceramic and polyethylene composite protective plates with 1000 Denier Nylon Cordura covering, available in multiple sizes and cuts including Shooter Cut, Rectangle Cut, and Multi-Curve configurations. The plates are offered in Small, Medium, Large, and Extra-Large SAPI sizes, ranging from 5x8 inches to 11x14 inches, with weights varying from 0.6 pounds to 5.2 pounds depending on size and configuration. The armor plates are rated as IMPAC C1 ICW Type III with special threat capability and have been independently tested to withstand multiple ballistic impacts from standard military ammunition including 5.56x45mm M193 and M855 variants, 7.62x39mm MSC, and 7.62x51mm NATO FMJ rounds. Part numbers are provided for each configuration to facilitate ordering and inventory management.

The specification document includes a California Proposition 65 warning regarding potential chemical exposures from the manufacturing materials, specifically noting that the product may contain substances including Methylene chloride, BPA, Lead, Acrylonitrile, Ethyl Acrylate, Formaldehyde, and Methanol. The ballistic testing data indicates that plates are tested with six impacts at specified velocities with tight tolerances to ensure consistent performance and reliability. No pricing information, contract terms, set-asides, or award dates are contained within this technical specification document, which serves as the standard for evaluating bid proposals and ensuring compliance with the department's protective equipment requirements.