Ballistic Entry Vests

The City of Boston Purchasing Agent is requesting sealed bids on ballistic entry vests for the Cambridge Police Department under Massachusetts PSE01 cooperative purchasing authority, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM to One City Hall Square Room 808, Boston.

The procurement calls for 26 units each of fourteen line items comprising the Safariland HyperX Hybrid tactical carrier system with ballistic rifle plates, cummerbund panels, shoulder guards, collars, throat protection, upper arm protection, abdominal and spine panels, tactical placards, identification patches, and Protech Tactical ballistic plates. All materials must meet National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards for ballistic protection. Bidders may submit "approved equal" alternatives to the specified brand names provided they submit detailed cut sheets and specifications demonstrating equivalency or superior quality; samples may be required within 72 hours of request. Rifle plates are rated IMPAC C1 ICW Type III with special threat capability and tested to withstand multiple ballistic impacts from 5.56x45mm M193 and M855 variants, 7.62x39mm, and 7.62x51mm NATO FMJ rounds, available in SAPI sizes Small through Extra-Large with multiple cut configurations.

Delivery is due November 16, 2026 to 125 Sixth Street, Cambridge, MA 02139. The contract term is one year, with award subject to approval by the Mayor of Boston and contingent on availability of appropriated funds. Award must be made within ninety days of bid opening. Successful bidders must execute the contract and provide required security within ten calendar days of notice of acceptance.

The City of Boston is exempt from federal excise taxes and Massachusetts sales and use tax. Bidders must comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements where applicable, worker's compensation insurance requirements, the City's Minority and Women Business Enterprise Development policies, certification of non-debarred status, and CORI policy compliance. Contact: Brian Heger, 617/635-2201 or Brian.Heger@boston.gov.