Specifications and Requirements - Ballistic Hard Armor Plates.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS –

NIJ 0101.06 CERTIFIED LEVEL III, IN-CONJUNCTION RIFLE

RESISTANT PLATES

Bidder shall provide NIJ 0101.06 Certified Level III, In-Conjunction Rifle Resistant Plates, to the County of Santa Clara’s Office of the Sheriff in accordance with the terms and conditions as specified in this Invitation to Bid (ITB).

A. SPECIFICATIONS

1. Bidder shall provide NIJ 0101.06 Certified Level III, In-Conjunction Rifle

Resistant Plates with the following specifications:

1.1 Certification

1.1.1 Plates must be NIJ 0101.06 Certified.

1.1.2 Bidder shall provide the NIJ Compliant Products List (CPL) number for verification.

1.2 Size: Each plate shall measure 10 inches by 12 inches.

1.3 Cut/Shape

1.3.1 Plates shall be Swimmer’s Cut to allow enhanced mobility and shoulder articulation.

1.3.2 The plates shall be Multi Curved – No Single Curve Plates will be accepted.

1.3.3 The aerial density of the plate must not exceed 1.9 PSF.

1.3.4 Each plate must have a nominal thickness of 0.40 inches.

1.4 Protection Level: Plates shall be Level III In-Conjunction (ICW), providing rifle-resistant protection when used with the manufacturer-specified soft armor backer.

1.5 The plate shall be finished with a 500D nylon Cordura© wrap. (No polyurea coated plates will be accepted.)

1.6 Ballistic Performance and Special Threats Requirements

1.6.1 The Level III ICW Plate, when worn In-Conjunction with NIJ

0101.06 Certified Level IIIA Soft Armor C1-C5 sizes must be

capable of defeating the following rounds:

1.6.1.1 5.56x45mm, 55gr, FMJ M193

1.6.1.2 7.62x39mm, 123gr, MSC (M43)

1.6.1.3 7.62x39mm, 123gr, MSC (Type 56)

1.6.1.4 7.62x39mm, 123gr, FMJ (PS Ball)

1.6.1.5 7.62x51mm, 147gr, FMJ (M80)

2. Unless otherwise specified, all ballistic armor plates provided to the County shall be in brand new condition.

3. All ballistic armor plates shall be free of defect.

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Bidder shall provide the applicable written instructions for use of all products.

2. Samples – When requested, samples shall be furnished to the County at no expense within five (5) days of request. Samples will not be returned to the Bidder.

3. Traceability and Recordkeeping Requirements

3.1 Lot and Serial Number Reporting: Contractor shall provide a spreadsheet at the time of delivery listing the Lot Number and Serial Number for each ballistic plate delivered under this contract.

3.2 Internal Record Maintenance: Contractor is required to maintain internal records of all corresponding Lot Numbers and Serial Numbers for future reference and verification upon request by the County.

4. Warranty

4.1 A ten (10) Year Manufacturer’s Warranty must accompany each ballistic plate with the warranty period beginning from the date of receipt.

4.2 Contractor shall provide the 10 Year Warranty Policy for the proposed product upon notification that Contractor is the lowest, responsive and responsible Bidder.

4. Deliveries

4.1 Bidder shall deliver to the following location:

4.1.1 Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Range Facility

9600 Malech Rd.

San Jose, CA 95138

4.2 Bidder shall notify the County of any delays on orders placed. The

County is to be notified of any delays that exceed five (5) business days from the initial expected delivery date.

4.3 All deliveries to the County shall be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed.

5. Returns and Dead on Arrival (DOA)

5.1 If the County finds product(s) to be defective, the products shall be returned to the Contractor at no expense to the County.

5.2 Returns should be handled in a seamless manner offering a quick pick-up time and product replacement and/or credit issuance time.

Contractor is required to manage returns on product ordered in error and credit 100% upon product being returned. Damaged items received by the County are to be credited 100% upon return.

5.3 Bidder will allow up to fourteen (14) days after receipt of merchandise to reject and return damaged, defective, unacceptable or incorrect products (e.g., wrong product shipped, etc.). Contractor shall issue the County a Return Authorization within seven (7) days of notification.

5.4 At the County’s option, County may undertake the repair or replacement of defective or nonconforming work and deduct the cost of incomplete or defective work from payments due the Contractor.

5.5 Bidder will not charge a re-stocking fee for damaged, defective, unacceptable or incorrect products received.

5.6 Return freight shipping shall be the responsibility of the Contractor for damaged, defective, unacceptable or incorrect products to be returned.

Products to be returned by the County for any other reasons may incur shipping fees.

5.7 Bidder shall immediately notify the County, specifically the impacted agencies and departments of any product recalls.