A2_Salient_Characteristics_revised.pdf

Salient Characteristics

• Must be all black in color

• Must have front and back Velcro panels to attach Military Police identification tags/patches.

Patches must be detachable.

• Must be available in sizes: x-small, small, small wide, medium, medium wide, large, large wide, X-Large, XL large wide, XXL, and XXXL.

• The smallest front panel size available must be no smaller than 13 inches in length and 17 inches in width.

• The largest front panel size available must be no larger than 19 inches in length and 34 inches in width.

• Sizing must be available in both left and right handed configurations.

• The outer tactical vest must be able to accommodate the standard ESAPI plates issued in the

Army supply system ranging from sizes XS to XL in plate sizing.

• The outer tactical vest must be able to accept the unit's existing Concealable Body Armor, commonly known as the second chance vest. The unit's current CBA dimensions and specifications are available at this link: http://www.armorexpress.com/fms 9. The OTV must have fixed sewn on pockets/pouches to accommodate a baton or asp, M9 Beretta, radio (Motorola MACOM), handcuffs, and an M4 magazine pouch (must be a single pouch with a double mag capability), as well as one utility pouch that the unit will use for small medical and other assorted items.

• Must have a "belly band" similar to the Army's IOTV waist band that keeps the vest more secure and close to the body.

• Must have a Velcro name tape placement in the upper right side of the OTV generally matching the name tape placement on the current Army uniforms.

• Radio pouch on the OTV must have an elastic or stretch-type securing method to ensure it is adaptable to different types of radios.

• Must be semi-flexible and provide a secure, but comfortable, fit for the wearer.

• Must accommodate two levels of ballistic protection (IIIA/stab protection and E-SAPI protection).

• Must allow for optimum mobility and suitability for a vast variety of operational environments that a Law Enforcement officer might find him or herself facing.

• Must be compatible with all Military Police Training requirements and situations (i.e. M9 Law

Enforcement Qualification/Alternate Combat Pistol Qualification).

• Must be able to meet training expectations and compatibility of the Army Law Enforcement

Weapons Training and Qualification (LEWTAQ - formerly LE-FITT).

• Must have external method to secure the vest on the wearer via Velcro (not a cinch strap or belt/buckle system).

• Must have attachment loops on the left and right shoulders.

• Vendor must be able to fill order not later than ninety days from the date contract is awarded.

• Vendor must also be able to provide Military Police identification tags/patches that are compatible with the OTV.

• Pockets/attachments/enclosures must not use zippers.

• Vest must be made primarily of heavy duty nylon. Vest must not use more than 20% of material other than nylon for construction. Vest must not contain cotton, but polyester is permissible