RFQ F27 PSE01 PointBlank Soft Body Armor

The Massachusetts Department of State Police is requesting quotes on soft body armor vests under RFQ F27 PSE01, with quotes due August 5, 2026, and mandatory vendor attendance at fitting sessions August 11–13 and August 18–20.

The procurement seeks pricing for PointBlank soft body armor at two threat levels — Level II and Level IIIA — with an initial quantity of one vest per level for sizing. Approximately 276 individuals will participate in fitting sessions at the Supply location in Milford, Massachusetts to determine final allocation across vendors and threat levels. All vests must be delivered by October 30, 2026. Vendors must attend fitting sessions with a minimum of one to two personnel during available times (0600–1200 hours and/or 1100–1700 hours) and provide detailed tracking information in Excel format prior to delivery, including identification numbers, trooper names, manufacture dates, front and back serial numbers, threat levels, and size designations. This information must also appear on stickers affixed to each box exterior.

Specified products are PointBlank Level II vests (model VS5AXACS0M, female/male set with two Vision Carriers and one AXII soft armor with soft trauma insert) and Level IIIA vests (model VS5ABDCS0M, female/male set with two Vision Carriers and one AXBIIIA soft armor with soft trauma insert). Hard trauma plates are specified by model for females (PLT010SCRN) and males (PLT012ECRN). No alternative manufacturers or models will be accepted if PointBlank products are specified in the bid.

The Department reserves the right to award on a whole-bid or individual-item basis based on best value to the Commonwealth and may negotiate changes to contract performance or cost elements to achieve lower expenses or improved value. No late quotes will be accepted.