RFQ F27 PSE01 Safariland Soft Body Armor Vest

Massachusetts, through what appears to be the State Police in coordination with Middlesex County and Cambridge City, is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) F27 PSE01 for the procurement of Safariland soft body armor vests for approximately 95 personnel. The procurement requires delivery of an estimated 94 Level III vests and 1 Level II vest, with final threat level selections to be determined after vendor selection. Vendors must provide qualified personnel (minimum 1-2 individuals) to conduct sizing fittings at the Supply facility located at 50 Maple Street, Milford, Massachusetts 01757 during scheduled dates: Tuesday, February 24 (0600-1100 hours), Wednesday, February 25 (0600-1100 hours), Wednesday, March 4 (1200-1700 hours), and Thursday, March 5 (1200-1700 hours). All vests must be delivered by May 18, 2026. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including vest information in Excel format to Trooper Danny Malhotra prior to delivery, containing ID numbers, trooper names, manufacture dates, front and back serial numbers, threat level designations, and sizing information, with the same data affixed to external packaging. The procurement permits bids from vendors offering either Safariland ballistic panels and carriers in Level II and IIIA ratings for male and female configurations with hard trauma plates, or Point Blank Vision Carriers with integrated soft armor and trauma inserts. The RFQ was posted January 27, 2026, with a deadline of January 30, 2026, for submission of bids.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or specific budget ranges for this soft body armor vest acquisition. No information regarding minority-owned, woman-owned, or small business enterprise preferences is included in the available documentation. The procurement does not identify existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements beyond the sizing fitting logistics at the designated Milford facility. No details are provided regarding pricing terms, contract duration, or total award values in the attached bidding documents. Prospective vendors should review all specification documents and instructions to bidders for complete evaluation criteria and any additional requirements not detailed in the summary materials.