RFQ F27 PSE01 Safariland Soft Body Armor

The Massachusetts Department of State Police is requesting quotes on Safariland soft body armor vests in two threat levels for approximately 276 personnel under RFQ F27 PSE01, with quotes due August 5, 2026. Vendor-conducted fittings are mandatory and scheduled for August 11–13 and August 18–20 at the Supply location in Milford, Massachusetts, with time slots from 0600–1200 and/or 1100–1700 hours; winning vendors must provide a minimum of one to two representatives during these sizing sessions.

The scope specifies Safariland soft body armor vests in Level II and Level IIIA threat configurations, with structured and unstructured male and female models identified by model number. The procurement also includes carriers and trauma plates. Vendors must submit detailed vest information in a specified Excel format prior to delivery, with identification numbers, trooper names, manufacture dates, serial numbers for front and back panels, threat levels, and size identifiers; this same information must appear on stickers affixed to each box. Following fittings, allocation of Level II and Level IIIA vests will be determined by fit results.

All vests must be delivered by October 30, 2026. The Department reserves the right to award on a whole-bid or individual item basis based on best value to the Commonwealth. No late bids will be accepted, and if a manufacturer and model are specified in the bid, no alternative products will be considered. The Department may negotiate changes to contract performance or cost elements with selected bidders if modifications result in lower costs or improved value compared to original quotes.