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CONTRACT BODY ARMOR AND RELATED
PARTS/ACCESSORIES 220012-RFP
This contract is entered into this 7th day of December, 2022 by and between Maricopa County (“County”),
a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, and FX Tactical, an Arizona corporation (“Contractor”) for the
purchase of body armor, tactical equipment and related supplies to be used by Maricopa County Sheriff’s
Office (MCSO), Courts, and Adult Probation and other County departments.
1.0
CONTRACT TERM
This contract is for a term of three years, beginning on the 7th of December, 2022 and ending the
31st of November, 2025.
2.0
OPTION TO RENEW
The County may, at its option and with the concurrence of the Contractor, renew the term of this
contract up to a maximum of three additional year(s), (or at the County’s sole discretion, extend the
contract on a month-to-month basis for a maximum of six months after expiration). The Contractor
shall be notified in writing by the Office of Procurement Services of the County’s intention to renew
the contract term at least 60 calendar days prior to the expiration of the original contract term.
3.0
CONTRACT COMPLETION
In preparation for contract completion, the Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts for an
orderly transition of its duties and responsibilities to another provider and/or to the County. This
may include, but is not limited to, preparation of a transition plan and cooperation with the County
or other providers in the transition. The transition includes the transfer of all records and other data
in the possession, custody, or control of the Contractor that are required to be provided to the
County either by the terms of this agreement or as a matter of law. The provisions of this clause
shall survive the expiration or termination of this agreement.
4.0
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
Any requests for reasonable price adjustments must be submitted 60 calendar days prior to
contract expiration. Requests for adjustment in cost of labor and/or materials must be supported
by appropriate documentation. The reasonableness of the request will be determined by comparing
the request with the Consumer Price Index or by performing a market survey. If County agrees to
the adjusted price terms, County shall issue written approval of the change and provide an updated
version of the contract. The new change shall not be in effect until the date stipulated on the
updated version of the contract.
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5.0
PAYMENTS
5.1
As consideration for performance of the duties described herein, County shall pay
Contractor the sum(s) stated in Exhibit D – Pricing Sheet.
5.2
Payment shall be made upon the County’s receipt of a properly completed invoice.
5.3
INVOICES
5.3.1
The Contractor shall submit one legible copy of their detailed invoice before
payment(s) will be made. Incomplete invoices will not be processed. At a minimum,
the invoice must provide the following information:
•
Company name, address, and contact information
•
County bill-to name and contact information
•
Contract serial number
•
County purchase order number
•
Project name and/or number
•
Invoice number and date
•
Payment terms
•
Date of service or delivery
•
Quantity
•
Contract item number(s)
•
Arrival and completion time
•
Description of purchase (product or services)
•
Pricing per unit of purchase
•
Extended price
•
Freight (if applicable)
•
Mileage with rate (if applicable)
•
Total amount due
5.3.2
All MCSO Invoices shall be emailed to
mcso_accounts_payable@mcso.maricopa.gov.
5.3.3
Problems regarding billing or invoicing shall be directed to the department as listed
on the purchase order.
5.3.4
Payment shall only be made to the Contractor by Accounts Payable through the
Maricopa County Vendor Express Payment Program. This is an electronic funds
transfer (EFT) process. After contract award, the Contractor shall complete the
Vendor Registration Form accessible from the County Department of Finance
Vendor
Registration
Web
Site
https://www.maricopa.gov/5169/Vendor-
Information.
5.3.5
Discounts offered in the contract shall be calculated based on the date a properly
completed invoice is received by the County.
5.3.6
EFT payments to the routing and account numbers designated by the Contractor
shall include the details on the specific invoices that the payment covers. The
Contractor is required to discuss remittance delivery capabilities with their
designated financial institution for access to those details.
5.4
APPLICABLE TAXES
5.4.1
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine any and all applicable taxes
and include those taxes in their proposal. The legal liability to remit the tax is on
the entity conducting business in Arizona. Tax is not a determining factor in
contract award.
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5.4.2
The County will look at the price or offer submitted and will not deduct, add, or alter
pricing based on speculation or application of any taxes, nor will the County
provide Contractor any advice or guidance regarding taxes. If you have questions
regarding your tax liability, seek advice from a tax professional prior to submitting
your bid. You may also find information at https://www.azdor.gov/Business.aspx.
Once your bid is submitted, the offer is valid for the time specified in this solicitation,
regardless of mistake or omission of tax liability. If the County finds overpayment
of a project due to tax consideration that was not due, the Contractor will be liable
to the County for that amount, and by contracting with the County agrees to remit
any overpayments back to the County for miscalculations on taxes included in a
bid price.
5.4.3
Tax Indemnification: Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay all Federal, State,
and local taxes applicable to their operation and any persons employed by the
Contractor. Contractor shall, and require all subcontractors to, hold Maricopa
County harmless from any responsibility for taxes, damages, and interest, if
applicable, contributions required under Federal and/or State and local laws and
regulations, and any other costs including: transaction privilege taxes,
unemployment
compensation
insurance,
Social
Security,
and
workers’
compensation. Contractor may be required to establish, to the satisfaction of
County, that any and all fees and taxes due to a municipality or the State of Arizona
for any license or transaction privilege taxes, use taxes, or similar excise taxes are
currently paid (except for matters under legal protest).
6.0
POST AWARD MEETING
The contractor may be required to attend a post-award meeting with the department to discuss the
terms and conditions of this contract. This meeting will be coordinated by the procurement officer of
the contract.
7.0
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
7.1
The provisions of this contract relating to payment for services shall become effective when
funds assigned for the purpose of compensating the Contractor as herein provided are
actually available to County for disbursement. The County shall be the sole judge and
authority in determining the availability of funds under this contract. County shall keep the
Contractor fully informed as to the availability of funds.
7.2
If any action is taken by, any State agency, Federal department, or any other agency or
instrumentality to suspend, decrease, or terminate its fiscal obligations under, or in
connection with, this contract, County may amend, suspend, decrease, or terminate its
obligations under, or in connection with, this contract. In the event of termination, County
shall be liable for payment only for services rendered prior to the effective date of the
termination, provided that such services are performed in accordance with the provisions
of this contract. County shall give written notice of the effective date of any suspension,
amendment, or termination under this section, at least 10 days in advance.
8.0
DELIVERY
8.1
Delivery is desired as soon as possible and within 90 days of receipt of purchase order,
unless otherwise approved in writing by the County, and details shall be stipulated on the
purchase order to any delivery location within Maricopa County as specified by the County.
Contractor shall indicate on the Pricing Sheet in Exhibit A any additional freight or handling
charges that will be associated with special shipping and/or handling delivery. It shall be
the Contractor’s responsibility to meet the County’s delivery requirements, as called for in
the Technical Specifications. Maricopa County reserves the right to obtain services on the
open market in the event the Contractor fails to make delivery and any price differential will
be charged against the Contractor.
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8.2
Contractor shall notify the county representative listed on the order if the requested delivery
date and/or the anticipated lead time cannot be met. Failure to communicate to County
changes in the order status may result in default proceedings.
8.3
Supplies or equipment shall be delivered between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
MST, Monday through Friday, except on County recognized holidays.
8.4
Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid.
8.5
EXPEDITED DELIVERY
8.5.1
If the department determines that expedited delivery or other alternate shipping is
required, it shall notify the contractor. The contractor shall determine any additional
costs associated with such delivery terms and communicate that cost to the
department.
8.5.2
The department shall not advise the contractor to proceed with an expedited
shipment until acceptable terms are agreed upon and a purchase order is issued.
Upon agreeing to the additional costs, the department shall advise the contractor
to proceed.
8.5.3
Upon receipt of material(s) and invoicing, the department shall ensure that any
additional charges are in compliance with and do not exceed agreed to costs. The
department shall retain all documents related to these costs.
8.6
SHIPPING TERMS
Bid price(s) and terms shall be F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid at the location(s)
stipulated on the purchase order. All delivery locations are within Maricopa County.
8.7
SHIPPING DOCUMENTS
A packing list or other suitable shipping document shall accompany each shipment and
shall include the following:
8.7.1
Contract serial number
8.7.2
Contractor’s name and address
8.7.3
Department name and address
8.7.4
Department purchase order number
8.7.5
A description of product(s) shipped, including item number(s), quantity(ies),
number of containers, and package number(s), as applicable.
9.0
OPERATING MANUALS
Upon delivery, contractor shall provide comprehensive operational manuals, service manuals, and
schematic diagrams, if requested by the department.
10.0
TESTING
Unless otherwise specified, materials purchased will be inspected by the using agency to ensure
the products meet the quality and quantity requirements of the specifications. When deemed
necessary by the County, samples of the products may be taken at random from stock received for
submission to a commercial laboratory or other appropriate agency for analysis and tests as to
whether the products conform in all respects to the specifications. In cases where commercial
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laboratory reports indicate that the products do not meet the specifications, the expense of such
analysis is to be borne by the contractor.
11.0
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE for VOLUME EXPENDITURES (SAVE)
The County is a member of the SAVE cooperative purchasing group. SAVE includes the State of
Arizona, many Phoenix metropolitan area municipalities, and many K-12 unified school districts.
Under the SAVE Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, and with the concurrence of the successful
respondent under this solicitation, a member of SAVE may access a contract resulting from a
solicitation issued by the County. If Contractor does not want to grant such access to a member of
SAVE, state so in Contractor’s bid. In the absence of a statement to the contrary, the County will
assume that Contractor does wish to grant access to any contract that may result from this bid. The
County assumes no responsibility for any purchases by using entities.
12.0
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS (ICPAs)
County currently holds ICPAs with numerous governmental entities. These agreements allow those
entities, with the approval of the Contractor, to purchase their requirements under the terms and
conditions of the County contract. It is the responsibility of the non-County government entity to
perform its own due diligence on the acceptability of the contract under its applicable procurement
rules, processes, and procedures. Certain governmental agencies may not require an ICPA and
may utilize this contract if it meets their individual requirements. Other governmental agencies may
enter into a separate Statement of Work with the Contractor to meet their own requirements. The
County is not a party to any uses of this contract by other governmental entities.
13.0
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
Should an employee add personal funds to an allowance provided by the County in order to
purchase an upgrade of the item for which the allowance is intended, the employee shall be offered
the upgraded item being purchased at the same discounted price available to the County.
14.0
DUTIES
14.1
The Contractor shall perform all duties stated in Exhibit B – Scope of Work, or as otherwise
directed in writing by the procurement officer.
14.2
During the contract term, County may provide Contractor’s personnel with adequate
workspace for consultants and such other related facilities as may be required by
Contractor to carry out its contractual obligations.
14.3
Throughout the term of the contract, Contractor shall only offer ballistic body armor models
that, at a minimum, meet the requirements of NIJ Standard 0101.06, Ballistic Resistance
of Body Armor (or any subsequent revision of this standard) as providing multiple hit
protections for the Threat Level II or Threat Level IIIA ballistic threats and/or Stab Armor
that, at a minimum, meet the requirements of NIJ Standard 0115.00, Stab Resistance of
Personal Body Armor (or any subsequent revision of this standard), and/or Combination
Armor that, at a minimum, meets both (NIJ) Standard-0101.06 and NIJ Standard-0115.00,
as applicable. The standards are minimum performance standards developed in
collaboration with the Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES) of the National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST).
14.4
In order to assure that body armor models will meet the minimum performance standards
for use by the criminal justice community, Contractor shall only offer body armor from
manufacturers that participate in the NIJ Voluntary Compliance Testing Program
(CTP)
and
be
listed
on
the
NIJ
Compliant
Products
List
(CPL)
(https://cjtec.org/compliance-testing-program/compliant-product-lists/).
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14.5
As per NIJ standard 0101.06 Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor, the classification of an
armor panel offered by the Contractor that provides two or more levels of NIJ ballistic
protection at different locations on the ballistic panel shall be that of the minimum ballistic
protection provided at any location on the panel.
14.6
Ballistic Helmets offered by the Contractor shall at a minimum, meet the requirements for
NIJ Standard 0108.01 Ballistic Resistant Protective Equipment (or any subsequent revision
of this standard), as applicable.
14.7
Respondents shall be capable of providing approximately 200-600 vests per year.
Respondents may bid on all or part of the required body armor.
14.8
In addition to specifications listed below in sections 14.8 through 14.13, contractor offering
body armor shall offer body armor that possess the following characteristics:
14.8.1 Designed in such a manner as to prevent the armor from riding up on the wearer.
14.8.2 Be flexible, thin, and lightweight
14.8.3 Have adjustments for the chest, waist, and shoulders.
14.8.3.1 The vest shall provide maximum practical protective coverage for male
and female officers for everyday wear. Additionally, it must not bind or
constrict user mobility or wearability.
14.8.3.2 Female models shall be designed specifically for the female torso and
shall have allowances for bust configuration.
14.8.4 Areal density of the armor panels pounds per square foot (psf) shall meet the
specified levels required per NIJ standards.
14.8.5 Material
The materials used to manufacture these vests shall be new, unused and without
flaws that affect appearance, durability and function.
14.8.6 Fiber and Fabric Properties
14.8.6.1 Each lot's critical fiber properties (denier, # of filaments, fiber type,
tenacity, and elongation at break) shall be certified by the fiber
manufacturer.
14.8.6.2 Each lot's critical fabric properties (weave, warp and fill ends/inch, basis
weight, thickness, yarn and fabric tensile properties; and for ballistic
vests, 9mm and.357 Mag. (for level II) and 357 Sig and .44 Mag (for
level IIIA) V-50 ballistic limits) shall be certified by the fabric
manufacturer.
14.8.7 Ballistic Panels
14.8.7.1 The ballistic panel shall use multiple types of ballistic, fragmentation,
and blunt trauma design.
14.8.7.2 The ballistic panel shall be soft, flexible, and readily conformable to the
body.
14.8.7.3 The ballistic panel shall have a way of keeping the pile in place to reduce
impact movement.
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14.8.7.4 The ballistic panel shall be stitched together in such a way that it remains
extremely flexible. To prevent unnecessary stiffness, no quilt, diamond,
or box stitching of the ballistic package, in its entirety, will be accepted.
To be considered, all vests must be uniform throughout the ballistic
panel in layer count and in layer size. Accordingly, any ballistic panel
that is not uniform in layer count and layer size throughout the entire
ballistic package will be rejected.
14.8.8 Ballistic Panel Covers
14.8.8.1 Contractor shall ensure that each ballistic panel shall:
14.8.8.1.1 Be permanently covered with a material which prevents
exposure to environmental elements. The cover must be
sealed at the seams to prevent moisture intrusion.
14.8.8.1.2 Comply with the NIJ 0101.06 Standard, section 4.2.4 Armor
Submersion standard (or any subsequent revision of this
standard), including but not limited to the standards regarding
the lamination system hydrostatic resistance.
14.8.8.2 Manufacturer data and ballistic panel information confirming adherence
to NIJ 0101.06 Standard, section 4.2.4 Armor Submersion standard
shall be available for inspection upon request.
14.8.8.3 Armor Plate (front and rear required)
14.8.8.4 In addition to the armor plate specifications listed in sections 14.8
through 14.13 for specific body armor types (does not include
concealable Level II and Level IIIA), chest plate for all armor types shall
be of a “Shooter’s Cut Multi-Curve” plate to provide increased mobility
and range of motion to the wearers arms when situated in a shooting
stance or shouldering the butt of a rifle.
14.8.8.5 Armor plates shall meet the following specifications, as well as listed
those listed for specific body armor types in sections 14.8 through 14.13:
14.8.8.5.1 May be made of various materials (i.e., ceramic, titanium,
composite, polyurethane, spectra, etc.). Material used shall
bring the protection in the area of the plate up to the levels
as stated in sections 1.3 to 1.6.
14.8.8.5.2 Be of a size and dimension to fit into the armor plate pocket
on the vest carrier (8"x10", 10”x12”, 11”x14”).
14.8.8.5.3 Have a left to right curvature radius with each corner to
provide a more natural fit to the wearers’ body.
14.8.8.5.4 Have an outer cover material so as to be resistant to
abrasion, cuts, tears and be water resistant. In addition,
plates must resist the effects of exposure to high
temperatures.
14.8.8.6 Plates shall also be made available for individual purchase.
14.8.8.7 Contractor shall price front plate separately as a possible add on.
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14.8.9 Labels
14.8.9.1 Each ballistic vest shall contain:
14.8.9.1.1 A concealed label to enable future tracing of the panel by
model, serial, and lot number, and date of manufacture.
Label shall be written in English.
14.8.9.1.2 A label that contains the manufacturer's name, threat level,
size, model, lot and serial numbers, date of manufacture,
strike face (this side away from body), care instructions,
certification of compliance, and required warnings on vest
limitations. Label shall be written in English.
14.8.10 Quality Control Program and Policy
14.8.10.1 Contractor shall only offer/present products from manufacturers that:
14.8.10.1.1 Are Quality Certified by an accredited Quality Registrar to
the ISO 9001 standard.
14.8.10.1.2 Have a comprehensive Quality Control Program, which
includes a written quality control policy and quality
assurance steps, and shall be able to provide proof of such
upon request from the County. Contractor shall describe
their Quality Control Program and Policy in the proposal.
14.8.10.2 All quality control documents and data must be made available for
inspection upon request.
14.8.11 Product Consistency
14.8.11.1 Contractor shall ensure the following:
14.8.11.1.1 NO PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS shall be made without the
prior written approval of MCSO.
14.8.11.1.2 ALL VESTS SHALL BE SERIALIZED, 100 percent inspected,
and traceable.
14.8.11.1.3 All procedures and quality data shall be available for
inspection upon request.
14.8.11.2 Contractor shall only offer/present products from manufacturers that are
able to meet the following requirements:
14.8.11.2.1 Warrant that the NIJ certified model is on the NIJ CPL and
has been tested to perform at its established protection
levels as per NIJ standards (Standard-0101.06 for Ballistic
Resistance of Body Armor and NIJ Standard-0115.00 for
Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor) as applicable.
14.8.11.2.2 Warrant that all shipments of each certified model will be
identical in design and construction to that which was
originally certified and offered as a response to this
solicitation.
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14.8.11.2.3 Manufacturers ensure that they re-check critical fabric
properties (fiber and fabric property certifications, weave
type, warp and fill ends/inch, basis weight, and penetration
resistance (9mm and.357 Mag. for level II and 357 Sig and
.44 Mag for level IIIA)) of each shipment received prior to its
use in the manufacture of ballistic vests.
14.8.11.2.4 Manufacturer
allows
unannounced
plant
and
data
inspections, if the using agency wishes to conduct them,
at any time during or after the production of the vests.
14.8.12 Product Liability for Body Armor
14.8.12.1 Contractor shall only offer products from manufacturers that provide the
following:
14.8.12.1.1 Any manufacturer's vests, ballistic panels and armor plates
offered shall have Product Liability Insurance of no less
than $25,000,000 for each delivered vest, ballistic panel or
armor covering the vest, or ballistic panel or armor. Product
liability shall cover the wearer of vest or armor should the
product fail under during its deployment under conditions
for which the vest was rated.
14.8.12.1.1.1 Contractor
shall
provide
proof
of
manufacturer’s Product Liability Insurance
no less than $25,000,000 for any vests or
armor offered with proposals.
14.8.12.1.1.2 In
addition
to
providing
proof
of
manufacturer’s Product Liability Insurance
at time of proposal, contractor shall provide
proof of required Product Liability Insurance
for any vest, or ballistic panel or armor
added to over the term of the contract prior
to making the product available to the
County.
14.9
CONCEALABLE LEVEL II AND CONCEALABLE LEVEL IIIA BODY ARMOR
14.9.1 Concealable Level II and Level IIIA shall be:
14.9.1.1 Fully concealable under a standard law enforcement type uniform so as
not to become apparent during normal law enforcement duty activities.
14.9.1.2 Concealable under a uniform shirt.
14.9.2 Ballistic Vest Carrier
14.9.2.1 Each vest shall be supplied with two six-point adjustable carriers.
14.9.2.2 Vest carriers will be black in color.
14.9.2.3 The vest carrier shall contain front and back 5"x8" or 8"x10"
combination trauma plate pockets and may carry a built-in medical alert
pocket that shall be 2-3/4”x 4” [credit card size] pocket to allow for the
insertion of any special medical alert information/cards, and shall be on
the outside.
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14.9.2.4 The ballistic vest carrier may include EMD/Taser device resistant
technology. The EMD/Taser resistance can be either part of the vest
carrier or part of the ballistic panel. It must be permanently affixed to
either the ballistic panel or ballistic vest carrier. The EMD/Taser resistant
technology shall not be subject to moisture or environmental
degradation and must last throughout the life of the vest. As part of the
vest carrier, EMD/Taser device resistant technology must be washable.
The EMD/Taser device resistant technology must be proven technology
and free from liability due to patent infringement.
14.9.3 Required Additional Armor Upgrades
14.9.3.1 Product offered shall be inclusive of soft trauma armor plates that offer
increased ballistic protection to vital areas.
14.9.3.1.1 The material used must bring the protection in the area of
the plate up to a Level IIIA National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
0101.06 standard.
14.9.3.1.2 Soft trauma armor plates shall also be made available for
individual purchase (include price as a line item in Pricing in
Exhibit A).
14.9.3.2 Option to upgrade vest to a Level IIIA vest armor (include price as a line
item in Pricing in Exhibit A).
14.9.3.3 Option to purchase front and rear Level III, Level III Plus, and Level IV
Plates: 5”x7”, 8”x10”, 10”x12” and 11”x14” sizes (include price as a line
item in Pricing in Exhibit A).
14.10
SPECIAL RESPONSE BODY ARMOR – OPTION I
14.10.1 Specifications for Special Response body armor and related supplies are as
follows:
14.10.1.1 Paraclete SRV base vest (or equivalent) with Level IIIA ballistic soft
panels.
14.10.1.2 Two Paraclete Omega (or equivalent) (include availability for 8” x 10” or
10”x12” or 11”x14”) Shooters Cut lightweight in-conjunction rifle plates
(or equal/minimum of 2.8 lbs. or less per plate required).
14.10.1.3 Modular pouch kit that includes four pouches: two pairs of handcuffs,
radio, two pistol magazines, three AR-15 Mag Pouches.
14.10.1.4 Ranger Green or black in color.
14.10.1.5 Two panels, depending on the color of carrier ordered, shall either be
Ranger Green with black lettering or black with gray lettering. The
lettering should be two inches and read “SHERIFF.” Two identity panels
shall be included, one front and one back, and each should have Velcro
back.
14.10.1.6 Individual first aid kit (IFAK) medical pouch shall include the following
features:
14.10.1.6.1 Be Ranger Green or black in color
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14.10.1.6.2 Attach using the Modular Lightweight Load-carrying
Equipment (Molle) system
14.10.1.6.3 Shall, at a minimum, contain one each of the following
contents (for listed brand names, either brand names listed
or equivalent):
14.10.1.6.3.1
Special Operation Forces (SOF) Tactical
Tourniquet-Wide
14.10.1.6.3.2
Olaes 4” Modular Bandage
14.10.1.6.3.3
Petrolatum Gauze
14.10.1.6.3.4
Nasopharyngeal Airway 28F w/ Lube
14.10.1.6.3.5
Nitrile Gloves XL
14.10.1.6.3.6
2” Surgical Tape
14.10.1.6.3.7
Adsafe Face Shield
14.10.1.6.3.8
5.5” Trauma Shears
14.10.1.6.3.9
TacMed Combat Casualty Card
14.10.1.6.4 Additional resupply materials for medical pouches may be
required if kit contents are utilized, therefore individual kit
contents shall be made available for purchase.
14.10.2 Ballistic Panels: IIIA (may be any of the following Level IIIA ballistics packages (or
equivalent): AIIIA-1, CIIIA-2, FIIIA, FLXIIIA, XP-IIIA, DX-IIIA, and SP+2LE).
14.10.3 Ballistic Vest Carrier
14.10.3.1 Each vest shall be supplied with one MOLLE outer adjustable carrier
that are Ranger Green or black in color. In addition, the carrier shall
have:
14.10.3.1.1
An internal adjustable cummerbund.
14.10.3.1.2
A ballistic panel suspension system within the carrier to
eliminate sagging and decrease the forming of wrinkles
and bouncing of the armor panels.
14.10.3.1.3
A weapon retention system that will retain the butt of a
rifle or shotgun in all types of weather.
14.10.3.1.4
An internal plate pocket in the front and rear of the carrier
that allows the insertion of an 8” x 10” or 10” x 12” or 11”
x 14” threat plate.
14.10.3.1.5
A reinforced modular webbing attachment system that
covers the majority of the front and rear portions of the
carrier to include 360 degrees of the lower torso.
14.10.3.1.6
A reinforced rescue strap located in the upper back area
of the carrier.
14.10.3.1.7
An attachment process to attach back vest panel and
cummerbund to the front vest panel. This attachment
should be attached to the vest using a Kwiq-Clip, or other
comparable attachment device, so as to allow the
operator to remove said vest or put on the vest on in an
expediential and timely manner. This attachment shall be
constructed to withstand severe heat and cold and the
everyday use of police operations.
14.10.3.1.8
Optional: A wire channel that allows for the mounting of a
radio on the rear portion of the carrier and feeding of the
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handset and wires through a hidden channel to the front
of the carrier.
14.10.3.1.9
Velcro identity attachment areas on the front and back of
the carrier.
14.10.3.1.10 A threat plate pocket incorporated into each side panel
area.
14.10.3.1.11 A system that provides cushioning and airflow to the
chest, back and shoulder areas that obtain load carrying
fatigue.
14.10.4 All carriers shall come with:
14.10.4.1 Four Molle pouches (two pairs of handcuffs, radio, two pistol magazine,
three AR-15 Mag pouch).
14.10.4.2 ID Panels depending on the color of carrier ordered shall either be
Ranger Green with black lettering or black with gray lettering. The
lettering should be two inch “SHERIFF” Identity panels shall be included,
one front and one back. Each should have Velcro back.
14.10.5 Armor Plate (front and rear required) specifications:
14.10.5.1 In addition to specifications listed in section 2.6, armor plates shall be
Level III Plus Paraclete Model OMEGA (or equivalent) in-conjunction
or Paraclete Model #40260SA stand-alone (or equivalent) rifle plates
that offer increased ballistic protection to vital areas, and, in addition to
the specifications listed in section 2.6, shall meet the following
specifications:
14.10.5.1.1 The material used must bring the protection in the area of
the plate to a minimum of a Level III Plus NIJ 0101.06
standard, and ideally bring the protection to a Level IV or
something between a Level III and Level IV NIJ 0101.06
standard. The County will consider Level IV pricing as well.
14.10.5.1.2 In-conjunction plates shall weigh no more than 2.8 lbs.
apiece and be no more than 0.5 inches thick.
14.10.5.1.3 Stand-alone plates shall not exceed the .70 inches thick
with a variance of +/- .125 inches. The overall weight of
each shall not exceed 2.9 lbs.
14.10.5.2 Level III Plus Paraclete Model OMEGA (or equivalent) plates in
conjunction with Level IIIA Soft Armor (AXII, AXIIIA, AXBIIIA, BII-1,
CB-S3-BIIIA, CB-S2-BII-1) shall be able to stop multiple all rounds as
per Level III NIJ Standards.
14.11
SPECIAL RESPONSE BODY ARMOR – OPTION II
14.11.1 Ballistic Vest Carrier
14.11.1.1 Each vest shall be supplied with one outer MOLLE adjustable Ballistic
Vest Carrier that includes the following features:
14.11.1.1.1
Olive Drab OD/Tactical Green in color.
14.11.1.1.2
An internal adjustable cummerbund.
14.11.1.1.3
A ballistic panel suspension system within the carrier to
eliminate sagging and decrease the forming of wrinkles
and bouncing off the armor panels.
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14.11.1.1.4
A weapon retention system that will retain the butt of a
rifle or shotgun in all types of weather.
14.11.1.1.5
An internal plate pocket in the front and rear of the carrier
that allows the insertion of an 8”x10” or 10”x12” or 11”x14”
threat plate.
14.11.1.1.6
A reinforced modular webbing attachment system that
covers a majority of the front and rear portions of the
carrier to include 360 degrees of the lower torso.
14.11.1.1.7
A reinforced rescue strap located in the upper back area
of the carrier.
14.11.1.1.8
An attachment process to attach back vest panel and
cummerbund to the front vest panel. This attachment
should be attached to the vest using a Kwiq-Clip, or other
comparable attachment device, so as to allow the
operator to remove said vest or put on the vest on in an
expediential and timely manner. This attachment shall be
constructed to withstand severe heat and cold and the
everyday use of police operations.
14.11.1.1.9
A wire channel that allows for the mounting of a radio on
the rear portion of the carrier and feeding of the handset
and wires through a hidden channel to the front of the
carrier.
14.11.1.1.10 Velcro identity attachment areas on the front and back of
the carrier.
14.11.1.1.11 Side panel area that shall have a threat plate pocket
incorporated into each side.
14.11.1.1.12 A system that provides cushioning and airflow to the
chest, back, and shoulder areas that obtain load carrying
fatigue.
14.11.1.1.13 A radio attachment and six other MOLLE attachments of
the wearer’s choice at the time of fitting.
14.11.1.1.14 Two OD/Tactical Green identity panels, one front and one
back (front smaller than back), with yellow, two inch
“NEGOTIATIONS” or “TLO” and one standard black
American flag for front.
14.11.2 Armor Plate
14.11.2.1 Level III stand-alone rifle plates shall offer increased ballistic protection
to vital areas shall include the following features, and, in addition to the
specifications listed in section 2.6, shall meet the following
specifications:
14.11.2.1.1 Plates should weigh no more than 2.8 lbs. apiece and be
no more than 0.5 inches thick. These plates shall also be
made available for individual purchase.
14.11.2.1.2 The material used must bring the protection in the area of
the plate to a minimum of a Level III NIJ 0101.06 standard,
and ideally bring the protection to a Level IV or something
between a Level III and Level IV NIJ 0101.06 standard. The
County will consider Level IV pricing as well.
14.11.2.2 Level III Plus Paraclete Model OMEGA (or equivalent) plates in
conjunction with Level IIIA Soft Armor (AXII, AXIIIA, AXBIIIA, BII-1,
CB-S3-BIIIA, CB-S2-BII-1) shall be able to stop multiple all rounds as
per Level III NIJ Standards.
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14.12
HEAVY KIT BODY ARMOR
14.12.1 Ballistic Vest Carrier. Each vest shall be supplied with one Outer MOLLE
adjustable carrier that includes the following features:
14.12.1.1 OD/Tactical Green in color.
14.12.1.2 An internal cummerbund.
14.12.1.3 A ballistic panel suspension system within the carrier to eliminate
sagging and decrease the forming of wrinkles and bouncing of the armor
panels.
14.12.1.4 An internal plate pocket in the front and rear of the carrier that allows the
insertion of an 8” x 10” or 10” x 12” or 11” x 14” threat plate.
14.12.1.5 A reinforced modular webbing attachment system that covers a majority
of the front and rear portions of the carrier to include 360 degrees of the
lower torso.
14.12.1.6 At least one reinforced rescue strap. Multiple straps shall be located
throughout the carrier.
14.12.1.7 Soft body armor in sides or flanks - no hard plates.
14.12.1.8 Velcro identity attachment areas on the front and back of the carrier.
14.12.1.9 Include, and be capable of detaching, neck, throat, groin, and tail bone,
and upper arm protection. The upper arm attachments must have Velcro
identity attachment areas on the upper and lower portion of the
attachments.
14.12.1.10 A system that provides cushioning and airflow to the chest, back, and
shoulder areas that obtain load carrying fatigue.
14.12.1.11 A radio attachment, medical pouch and hydration pouch with MOLLE
and Velcro and six other MOLLE attachments of the wearer’s choice at
time of fitting.
14.12.1.12 Optional: An attachment process to attach back vest panel and
cummerbund to the front vest panel. This attachment should be
attached to the vest using a Kwiq-Clip, or other comparable attachment
device, so as to allow the operator to remove said vest or put on the
vest on in an expediential and timely manner. This attachment shall be
constructed to withstand severe heat and cold and the everyday use of
police operations.
14.12.1.13 Optional: A wire channel that allows for the mounting of a radio on the
rear portion of the carrier and feeding of the handset and wires through
a hidden channel to the front of the carrier.
14.12.1.14 Identity panels:
14.12.1.14.1 Two OD/Tactical Green with yellow two inch “SHERIFF”
lettering; one front and one back.
14.12.1.14.2 Two OD/Tactical Green with yellow “SHERIFF” 1 inch
minimum lettering, one for each arm.
14.12.1.14.3 OD/Tactical Green with Black American Flag, (one
forward/one rear facing) one for each arm.
14.12.2 Armor Plate (front and rear required):
14.12.2.1 Level III Plus Paraclete Model 20260 (or equivalent) stand-alone rifle
plates shall offer increased ballistic protection to vital areas, and, in
addition to the specifications listed in section 2.6, shall meet the
following specifications:
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14.12.2.1.1 Bring the protection in the area of the plate to a Level III
NIJ 0101.06 standard.
14.12.2.1.2 Plates should weigh no more than 2.8 lbs. apiece and be
no more than 0.5 inches thick. These plates shall also be
made available for individual purchase.
14.12.2.2 Back plates shall be Level III Plus Paraclete Model 20260 (or
equivalent) stand-alone.
14.12.2.3 Plates shall also be made available for individual purchase.
14.12.2.3.1 Level III Plus Paraclete Model OMEGA (or equivalent)
plates in conjunction with Level IIIA Soft Armor (AXII,
AXIIIA, AXBIIIA, BII-1, CB-S3-BIIIA, CB-S2-BII-1) shall be
able to stop multiple all rounds as per Level III NIJ
Standards.
14.12.2.4 Rifle plates shall be included that meet the above specifications, as
well as those listed in section 2.6.
14.13
OPEN AIR KIT BODY ARMOR
14.13.1 Ballistic Vest Carrier. Each vest shall be supplied with one Outer MOLLE
adjustable carrier that includes the following features:
14.13.1.1 Color: Offer in OD/Tactical Green and offer in Black.
14.13.1.2 An internal cummerbund.
14.13.1.3 A ballistic panel suspension system within the carrier to eliminate
sagging and decrease the forming of wrinkles and bouncing of the
armor panels.
14.13.1.4 An internal plate pocket in the front and rear of the carrier that allows
the insertion of an 8” x 10” or 10” x 12” or 11” x 14” threat plate.
14.13.1.5 A reinforced modular webbing attachment system that covers a
majority of the front and rear portions of the carrier to include 360
degrees of the lower torso.
14.13.1.6 At least one reinforced rescue strap. Multiple straps shall be located
throughout the carrier.
14.13.1.7 Velcro identity attachment areas on the front and back of the carrier
14.13.1.8 A system that provides cushioning and airflow to the chest, back, and
shoulder areas that obtain load carrying fatigue.
14.13.1.9 A radio attachment, medical pouch, and hydration pouch with MOLLE
and Velcro and six other MOLLE attachments of the wearer’s choice at
time of fitting.
14.13.1.10 Two identity panels OD/Tactical Green or Black with yellow two inch
“SHERIFF”, one front and one back and two OD/Tactical Green with
yellow or black “SHERIFF” 1 inch minimum lettering for each arm.
14.13.1.11 Two OD/Tactical Green with Black American Flag panels (one
forward/one Rear Facing).
14.13.1.12 Optional: An attachment process to attach back vest panel and
cummerbund to the front vest panel. This attachment should be
attached to the vest using a Kwiq-Clip, or other comparable attachment
device, so as to allow the operator to remove said vest or put on the
vest on in an expediential and timely manner. This attachment shall be
constructed to withstand severe heat and cold and the everyday use of
police operations.
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14.13.1.13 Optional: A wire channel that allows for the mounting of a radio on the
rear portion of the carrier and feeding of the handset and wires through
a hidden channel to the front of the carrier
14.13.2 Armor Plate (front and rear required):
14.13.2.1 Level III Plus Paraclete Model 20260 (or equivalent) stand-alone rifle
plates shall offer increased ballistic protection to vital areas, and, in
addition to the specifications listed in section 2.6, shall meet the
following specifications:
14.13.2.1.1 The material used must bring the protection in the area of
the plate to a level III NIJ 0101.06 standard.
14.13.2.1.2 Plates should weigh no more than 2.8 lbs. apiece and be
no more than 0.5 inches thick. These plates shall also be
made available for individual purchase.
14.13.2.2 Plates shall be made available for individual purchase.
14.13.2.2.1 Level III Plus Paraclete Model OMEGA (or equivalent)
plates in conjunction with Level IIIA Soft Armor (AXII,
AXIIIA, AXBIIIA, BII-1, CB-S3-BIIIA, CB-S2-BII-1) shall be
able to stop multiple all rounds as per Level III NIJ
Standards.
14.13.2.3 Back plates shall be Level III Plus Paraclete Model 20260 (or equivalent)
stand-alone.
14.13.2.4 Rifle plates shall be included.
14.14
LEVEL III COMBINATION ARMOR
14.14.1 NIJ STANDARD-0115.00
14.14.1.1 Each vest model should be separately tested and certified to comply
with the requirements of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard-
0101.06 (or any subsequent revision of this standard) for Level IIIA
Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor and NIJ Standard-0115.00 (or any
subsequent revision of this standard) for Stab Resistance of Personal
Body Armor.
14.14.1.2 Contractor shall only offer vest models that are on the NIJ Compliant
Products List for Combination Armor (https://cjtec.org/compliance-
testing-program/compliant-product-lists/) to ensure that the armor
models will meet the minimum performance standards for use by the
criminal justice community.
14.14.2 Like or Equal Standards
14.14.2.1 Offered vest shall meet or exceed the published specifications of the
Point Blank Spike 3 vest (or equivalent) and Level IIIA Body Armor.
Respondents shall provide NIJ 0115.00 testing data along with any
comparative data to the referenced spike vest.
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14.15
LEVEL III STAB VESTS
14.15.1 NIJ STANDARD-0115.00
14.15.1.1 Each stab vest (aka spike vest) model should be separately tested and
certified to comply with the requirements of the voluntary National
Institute of Justice NIJ-STD-0115.00 Stab Resistance of Personal Body
Armor (or any subsequent revision of this standard), as providing
protection against high energy threats with a strike energy of 43 J (31.7
ft-lbf). (Protection Level III)
14.15.1.2 Contractor shall only offer vest models that are on the NIJ Compliant
Products List for Stab Armor (https://cjtec.org/compliance-testing-
program/compliant-product-lists/) to ensure that the armor models will
meet the minimum performance standards for use by the criminal justice
community.
14.15.1.3 Contractor shall only offer models of armor that have a plate slot such
that armor vest in conjunction with a plate insert provide increased
ballistic or stab protection.
14.15.2 Like or Equal Standards
14.15.2.1 Offered vest shall meet or exceed the published specifications of the
Point Blank Spike 3 vest (or equivalent). Respondents shall provide NIJ
0115.00 testing data along with any comparative data to the referenced
spike vest.
14.16
BALLISTIC HELMETS
14.16.1 Helmet must have minimum ballistic protection of NIJ Standard 0101.06 Ballistic
Resistance of Body Armor for Level lllA and shall meet requirements for NIJ
standard 0108.01 Ballistic Resistant Protective Equipment to ensure that ballistics
helmets are made of NIJ approved material.
14.16.2 Ballistic Helmets shall have a minimum five year warranty.
14.16.3 OPTION I ballistic helmets shall include the following features:
14.16.3.1 Be available in Ranger Green, black, and tan.
14.16.3.2 Be high cut to allow the use of ear protection and communication
systems which should be attachable via the side rails.
14.16.3.3 Provide extra protection coverage from small weapons fire.
14.16.3.4 Provide as much coverage as possible while still allowing the Deputy to
wear for extended periods of time.
14.16.3.5 Be made to work with a gas mask.
14.16.3.6 Have fixed side rails to accommodate attachments via side rail systems.
14.16.3.7 Have fixed night vision mount.
14.16.3.8 Have Velcro mount (fixed or attachable via adhesive).
14.16.3.9 Have the option of a suspension system (should also have the ability to
swap the suspension system for a female pony tail system).
14.16.3.10 Have an adjustable dial retention system.
14.16.3.11 Have adjustable chin strap.
14.16.3.12 Ballistic helmet covers for Option I shall be provided that:
14.16.3.12.1 Are the same color as the ballistic helmet (available in
Ranger Green, black and tan).
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14.16.3.12.2 help protect the finish on the helmet and acts as a barrier
for the paint and ballistic fibers.
14.16.3.12.3 allow for ease of attaching equipment to the helmets
such as counterbalance for night vision, identifying
placards, and Infrared strobe lights.
14.16.3.13 Equipment for Option I ballistic helmets shall include:
14.16.3.13.1 Counterbalance for night vision
14.16.3.13.2 Head Sets
14.16.3.13.3 Identity placards
14.16.3.13.4 Infrared strobe lights
14.16.3.13.5 Helmet mounted light attachable to side rails
14.16.4 OPTION II ballistic helmets shall be available as follows:
14.16.4.1
Be Mid-cut to be able to fit headsets and face shield and Velcro kits
14.16.4.2
Be available in tan.
14.16.4.3
Be provided with a Velcro kit in tan.
14.16.4.4
Be able to accommodate a riot face shield that can be quickly
detached from the helmet.
14.16.4.5
Provide extra protection coverage (Level IIIA) from small weapons fire.
14.16.4.6
Provide as much coverage as possible while still allowing to be worn
for extended periods of time.
14.16.4.7
Be made to work with a gas mask.
14.16.4.8
Have Velcro mount.
14.16.4.9
Have a suspension system.
14.16.4.10 Have an adjustable dial retention system.
14.16.4.11 Have adjustable chin strap.
14.16.4.12 Have an option for ponytail suspension strap; ponytail suspension
strap shall be available for purchase.
14.16.4.13 Ballistic Helmet Cover for Option II shall:
14.16.4.13.1 Be the same color as the ballistic helmet (available in
tan).
14.16.4.13.2 Help protect the finish on the helmet and acts as a
barrier for the paint and ballistic fibers.
14.16.4.14 Equipment for ballistic helmets for Option II shall include:
14.16.4.14.1 Quickly detachable riot face shield with protective
pouch.
14.16.4.14.2 Identify placards.
15.0
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
15.1
INDEMNIFICATION
15.1.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, and to the extent that claims, damages,
losses, or expenses are not covered and paid by insurance purchased by the
Contractor, the Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County
(as Owner), its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees
from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including, but not
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limited to attorneys' fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and the costs and
attorneys' fees for appellate proceedings) arising out of, or alleged to have resulted
from, the negligent acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes of the contractor, a
subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, or anyone for
whose acts they may be liable relating to the performance of this contract.
15.1.2 Contractor's duty to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its agents,
representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees shall arise in
connection with any claim, damage, loss, or expense that is attributable to bodily
injury, sickness, disease, death, or injury to, impairment of, or destruction of
tangible property, including loss of use resulting therefrom, caused by negligent
acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes in the performance of this contract, but only to
the extent caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, a
subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, or anyone for
whose acts they may be liable, regardless of whether or not such claim, damage,
loss, or expense is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
15.1.3 The amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth herein will in
no way be construed as limiting the scope of the indemnity in this section.
15.1.4 The scope of this indemnification does not extend to the sole negligence of County.
15.2
INSURANCE
15.2.1 Contractor, at Contractor’s own expense, shall purchase and maintain, at a
minimum, the herein stipulated insurance from a company or companies duly
licensed by the State of Arizona and possessing an AM Best, Inc. category rating
of B++. In lieu of State of Arizona licensing, the stipulated insurance may be
purchased from a company or companies, which are authorized to do business in
the State of Arizona, provided that said insurance companies meet the approval of
County. The form of any insurance policies and forms must be acceptable to
County.
15.2.2 All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect until all
work or service required to be performed under the terms of the contract is
satisfactorily completed and formally accepted. Failure to do so may, at the sole
discretion of County, constitute a material breach of this contract.
15.2.3 In the event that the insurance required is written on a claims-made basis,
Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the
effective date of this contract and either continuous coverage will be maintained,
or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two years
beginning at the time work under this contract is completed.
15.2.4 Contractor’s insurance shall be primary insurance as respects County, and any
insurance or self-insurance maintained by County shall not contribute to it.
15.2.5 Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the insurance policies
or any breach of an insurance policy warranty shall not affect the County’s right to
coverage afforded under the insurance policies.
15.2.6 The insurance policies may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self-
insured retentions. Such deductible and/or self-insured retentions shall not be
applicable with respect to the coverage provided to County under such policies.
Contractor shall be solely responsible for the deductible and/or self-insured
retention and County, at its option, may require Contractor to secure payment of
such deductibles or self-insured retentions by a surety bond or an irrevocable and
unconditional letter of credit.
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15.2.7 The insurance policies required by this contract, except Workers’ Compensation
and Errors and Omissions, shall name County, its agents, representatives, officers,
directors, officials, and employees as additional insureds.
15.2.8 The policies required hereunder, except Workers’ Compensation and Errors and
Omissions, shall contain a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery (subrogation)
against County, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and
employees for any claims arising out of Contractor’s work or service.
15.2.9 If available, the insurance policies required by this contract may be combined with
Commercial Umbrella Insurance policies to meet the minimum limit requirements.
If a Commercial Umbrella insurance policy is utilized to meet insurance
requirements, the Certificate of Insurance shall indicate which lines the
Commercial Umbrella Insurance covers.
15.2.9.1 Commercial General Liability
Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance and, if necessary,
Commercial Umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000
for each occurrence, $4,000,000 Products/Completed Operations
Aggregate, and $4,000,000 General Aggregate Limit. The policy shall
include coverage for premises liability, bodily injury, broad form property
damage, personal injury, products and completed operations and
blanket contractual coverage, and shall not contain any provisions which
would serve to limit third party action over claims. There shall be no
endorsement or modifications of the CGL limiting the scope of coverage
for liability arising from explosion, collapse, or underground property
damage.
15.2.9.2 Automobile Liability
Commercial/Business Automobile Liability insurance with a combined
single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than
$2,000,000 each occurrence with respect to any of the Contractor’s
owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in
performance of the Contractor’s work or services or use or maintenance
of the premises under this contract.
15.2.9.3 Workers’ Compensation
15.2.9.3.1 Workers’ compensation insurance to cover obligations
imposed by Federal and State statutes having jurisdiction of
Contractor’s employees engaged in the performance of the
work or services under this contract; and Employer’s
Liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 for each
accident, $1,000,000 disease for each employee, and
$1,000,000 disease policy limit.
15.2.9.3.2 Contractor, its subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors
waive all rights against this contract and its agents, officers,
directors, and employees for recovery of damages to the
extent these damages are covered by the workers’
compensation and Employer’s Liability or Commercial
Umbrella Liability insurance obtained by Contractor, its
subcontractors, and its sub-subcontractors pursuant to this
contract.
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15.2.10 Certificates of Insurance
15.2.10.1 Prior to contract award, Contractor shall furnish the County with valid
and complete Certificates of Insurance, or formal endorsements as
required by the contract in the form provided by the County, issued by
Contractor’s insurer(s), as evidence that policies providing the required
coverage, conditions and limits required by this contract are in full force
and effect. Such certificates shall identify this contract number and title.
15.2.10.2 In the event any insurance policy(ies) required by this contract is (are)
written on a claims-made basis, coverage shall extend for two years past
completion and acceptance of Contractor’s work or services and as
evidenced by annual certificates of insurance.
15.2.10.3 If a policy does expire during the life of the Contract, a renewal certificate
must be sent to County 15 calendar days prior to the expiration date.
15.2.10.4 Certificates of Insurance shall identify Maricopa County as the certificate
holder as follows:
Maricopa County
c/o Risk Management
301 W Jefferson St, Suite 910
Phoenix, AZ 85003
15.2.11 Cancellation and Expiration Notice
Applicable to all insurance policies required within the insurance requirements of
this contract, Contractor’s insurance shall not be permitted to expire, be
suspended, be canceled, or be materially changed for any reason without 30 days
prior written notice to Maricopa County. Contractor must provide to Maricopa
County, within two business days of receipt, if they receive notice of a policy that
has been or will be suspended, canceled, materially changed for any reason, has
expired, or will be expiring. Such notice shall be sent directly to Maricopa County
Office of Procurement Services and shall be mailed, or hand delivered to
160 S. 4th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003, or emailed to the procurement officer noted
in the solicitation.
15.3
FORCE MAJEURE
15.3.1 Neither party shall be liable for failure of performance, nor incur any liability to the
other party on account of any loss or damage resulting from any delay or failure to
perform all or any part of this contract, if such delay or failure is caused by events,
occurrences, or causes beyond the reasonable control and without negligence of
the parties. Such events, occurrences, or causes include, but are not limited to,
acts of God/nature (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, or other
natural disaster), war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war is
declared or not), civil war, riots, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or
usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government
sanction, lockout, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike, and interruption or
failure of electricity or telecommunication service, and pandemic.
15.3.2 Each party, as applicable, shall give the other party notice of its inability to perform
and particulars in reasonable detail of the cause of the inability. Each party must
use best efforts to remedy the situation and remove, as soon as practicable, the
cause of its inability to perform or comply.
15.3.3 The party asserting Force Majeure as a cause for non-performance shall have the
burden of proving that reasonable steps were taken to minimize delay or damages
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caused by foreseeable events, that all non-excused obligations were substantially
fulfilled, and that the other party was timely notified of the likelihood or actual
occurrence which would justify such an assertion, so that other prudent
precautions could be contemplated.
15.4
ORDERING AUTHORITY
Any request for purchase shall be accompanied by a valid purchase order issued by a
County department or directed by a Certified Agency Procurement Aid (CAPA) with a
purchase card for payment.
15.5
PROCUREMENT CARD ORDERING CAPABILITY
County may opt to use a procurement card (Visa or Master Card) to make payment for
orders under this contract.
15.6
INTERNET ORDERING CAPABILITY
It is the intent of Maricopa County to use the Internet to communicate and to place orders
under this contract.
15.7
NO MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM PURCHASE OBLIGATION
This contract does not guarantee any minimum or maximum purchases will be made.
Orders will only be placed under this contract when the County identifies a need and proper
authorization and documentation have been approved.
15.8
PURCHASE ORDERS
15.8.1 County reserves the right to cancel purchase orders within a reasonable period of
time after issuance. Should a purchase order be canceled, the County agrees to
reimburse the Contractor for actual and documentable costs incurred by the
Contractor in response to the purchase order. The County will not reimburse the
Contractor for any costs incurred after receipt of County notice of cancellation, or
for lost profits, or for shipment of product prior to issuance of purchase order.
15.8.2 Contractor agrees to accept verbal notification of cancellation of purchase orders
from the County procurement officer with written notification to follow. Contractor
specifically acknowledges to be bound by this cancellation policy.
15.9
BACKGROUND CHECK
Respondents may be required to pass multiple background checks (e.g. Sheriff’s Office,
County Attorney's Office, Courts, as well as Maricopa County general government) to
determine if the respondent is acceptable to do business with the County. This applies to,
but is not limited to, the company, subcontractors, and employees, and the failure to pass
these checks shall deem the respondent non-responsible.
15.10
SUSPENSION OF WORK
The procurement officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt
all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the procurement officer
determines appropriate for the convenience of the County. No adjustment shall be made
under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance
would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the
fault or negligence of the Contractor. No request for adjustment under this clause shall be
granted unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable
after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of
final payment under the contract.
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15.11
STOP WORK ORDER
15.11.1 The procurement officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor,
require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract
for a period of 90 calendar days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and
for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically
identified as a stop work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order,
the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable
steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order
during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 calendar days after a
stop work order is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period
to which the parties shall have agreed, the procurement officer shall either:
15.11.1.1 cancel the stop work order; or
15.11.1.2 terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Termination
for Default or the Termination for Convenience clause of this contract.
15.11.1.3 The procurement officer may make an equitable adjustment in the
delivery schedule and/or contract price, and the contract shall be
modified, in writing, accordingly, if the Contractor demonstrates that the
stop work order resulted in an increase in costs to the Contractor
15.12
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
Maricopa County may terminate the resultant contract for convenience by providing 60
calendar days advance notice to the Contractor.
15.13
TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT
15.13.1 The County may, by written Notice of Default to the Contractor, terminate this
contract in whole or in part if the Contractor fails to:
15.13.1.1 deliver the supplies or to perform the services within the time specified
in this contract or any extension;
15.13.1.2 make progress, so as to endanger performance of this contract; or
15.13.1.3 perform any of the other provisions of this contract.
15.13.1.4 The County’s right to terminate this contract under these subparagraphs
may be exercised if the Contractor does not cure such failure within 10
business days (or more if authorized in writing by the County) after
receipt of a Notice to Cure from the procurement officer specifying the
failure.
15.14
PERFORMANCE
It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to meet the proposed performance requirements.
Maricopa County reserves the right to obtain services on the open market in the event the
Contractor fails to perform, and any price differential will be charged against the Contractor.
15.15
CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
15.15.1 Contractor shall endeavor to maintain the personnel proposed in their proposal
throughout the performance of this contract.
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15.15.2 If Contractor personnel’s employment status changes, Contractor shall provide
County a list of proposed replacements with equivalent or greater experience.
15.15.3 Under no circumstances shall the implementation schedule to be impacted by a
personnel change on the part of the Contractor.
15.15.4 Contractor shall not reassign any key personnel identified in their proposal without
the express consent of the County.
15.15.5 County reserves the right to immediately remove from its premises any Contractor
personnel it determines to be a risk to County operations.
15.15.6 County reserves the right to request the replacement of any Contractor personnel
at any time, for any reason.
15.16
ACCEPTANCE
Upon delivery and successful installation (as necessary), the material(s) shall be deemed
accepted and the warranty period shall begin. Successful installation shall be defined as
a) the material(s)/equipment is installed (as necessary) and fully operational; and b) initial
training, if any, is complete. All documentation shall be completed prior to final acceptance.
15.17
TRAINING
Contractor shall provide training services upon request by the using agency to completely
train County personnel in the use and care of the equipment. All training shall take place
on-site at a County location identified by the using agency unless otherwise negotiated with
County.
15.18
WARRANTY OF SERVICES
15.18.1 The Contractor warrants that all services provided hereunder will conform to the
requirements of the contract, including all descriptions, specifications, and
attachments made a part of this contract. County’s acceptance of services or
goods provided by the Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor from its
obligations under this warranty.
15.18.2 In addition to its other remedies, County may, at the Contractor's expense, require
prompt correction of any services failing to meet the Contractor's warranty herein.
Services corrected by the Contractor shall be subject to all the provisions of this
contract in the manner and to the same extent as services originally furnished
hereunder.
15.18.3 Assuming normal use and lack of abuse, field ballistic performance to specified
threat level must be warranted for no less than FIVE YEARS FROM DATE OF
DELIVERY.
15.18.4 Outer carriers shall be guaranteed against defects in workmanship for 36 months
from the time of delivery to Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office or other County
department(s) using this contract.
15.18.5 Vests shall be guaranteed to fit satisfactorily upon delivery based on initial custom
measurements.
15.18.6 Bidder shall agree to provide alterations or replacement free until the wearer is
satisfied and/or ensure the manufacturer will provide alterations or replacement
free until the wearer is satisfied
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15.19
MAINTENANCE
The contractor shall provide maintenance for the materials under this contract upon
acceptance of materials by the department.
15.20
FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICE AVAILABILITY
The contractor shall have and maintain a factory authorized service facility capable of
supplying and installing component parts, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the
material(s). Minimum service hours shall be from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. MST,
Monday through Friday, excluding County holidays.
15.21
INSPECTION OF SERVICES
15.21.1 The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to
County covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all
inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made
available to County during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the
contract requires.
15.21.2 County has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to
the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract.
County shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay
the work.
15.21.3 If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, County may require
the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract
requirements, at no cost to the County. When the defects in services cannot be
corrected by re-performance, County may:
15.21.3.1 require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future
performance conforms to contract requirements; and
15.21.3.2 reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services
performed.
15.21.4 If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the
necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract
requirements, County may:
15.21.4.1 by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the
Contractor, through direct billing or through payment reduction, any cost
incurred by County that is directly related to the performance of such
service; or
15.21.4.2 terminate the contract for default.
15.22
STOCK
The contractor shall be expected to stock sufficient quantities as may be necessary to meet
the County’s needs and deliver as stated in the Invitation for Bids.
15.23
DISCONTINUED MATERIALS
15.23.1 In the event that a manufacturer discontinues materials, the County may allow the
contractor to provide a substitute for the discontinued item or may cancel the
contract. If the contractor requests permission to substitute a new material, the
contractor shall provide the following to the County:
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15.23.1.1 Contractor shall give a minimum of 90-days’ notice that a manufacturer
will be discontinuing a product or model of the product. Notice shall
contain:
15.23.1.1.1 Documentation from the manufacturer that the material has
been discontinued.
15.23.1.1.2 Documentation that names the replacement material.
15.23.1.1.3 Documentation that provides clear and convincing evidence
that the replacement material meets or exceeds all
specifications required by the original solicitation.
15.23.1.1.4 Documentation that provides clear and convincing evidence
that the replacement material will be compatible with all the
functions or uses of the discontinued material.
15.23.1.1.5 Documentation
confirming
that
the
price
for
the
replacement is the same as or less than the discontinued
material.
15.24
TRADE-INS
Contractor may be requested to submit prices on trade-in(s). Whether materials will
actually be traded is at the option of the County.
15.25
USAGE REPORT
The Contractor shall furnish the County a usage report, upon request, delineating the
acquisition activity governed by the contract. The format of the report shall be approved by
the County and shall disclose the quantity and dollar value of each contract item by
individual unit of measure.
15.26
STATUTORY RIGHT OF CANCELLATION FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Notice is given that, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511, the County may cancel any contract
without penalty or further obligation within three years after execution of the contract, if any
person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting, or creating the
contract on behalf of the County is at any time, while the contract or any extension of the
contract is in effect, an employee or agent of any other party to the contract in any capacity
or consultant to any other party of the contract with respect to the subject matter of the
contract. Additionally, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511, the County may recoup any fee or
commission paid or due to any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating,
securing, drafting, or creating the contract on behalf of the County from any other party to
the contract arising as the result of the contract.
15.27
OFFSET FOR DAMAGES
In addition to all other remedies at Law or Equity, the County may offset from any money
due to the Contractor any amounts Contractor owes to the County for damages resulting
from breach or deficiencies in performance of the contract.
15.28
SUBCONTRACTING
15.28.1 The Contractor may not assign to another Contractor or subcontract to another
party for performance of the terms and conditions hereof without the written
consent of the County. All correspondence authorizing subcontracting must
reference the bid serial number and identify the job or project.
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15.28.2 The subcontractor’s rate for the job shall not exceed that of the prime Contractor’s
rate, as bid in the pricing section, unless the prime Contractor is willing to absorb
any higher rates. The subcontractor’s invoice shall be invoiced directly to the prime
Contractor, who in turn shall pass-through the costs to the County, without mark-
up. A copy of the subcontractor’s invoice must accompany the prime Contractor’s
invoice.
15.29
AMENDMENTS
All amendments to this contract shall be in writing and approved/signed by both parties.
Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services shall be responsible for approving all
amendments for Maricopa County.
15.30
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS OF REQUIREMENTS
The County reserves the right to add and/or delete materials and services to a contract. If
a service requirement is deleted, payment to the Contractor will be reduced proportionately
to the amount of service reduced in accordance with the bid price. If additional materials
or services are required from a contract, prices for such additions will be negotiated
between the Contractor and the County.
15.31
RIGHTS IN DATA
15.31.1 The County shall have the use of data and reports resulting from a contract without
additional cost or other restriction except as may be established by law or
applicable regulation. Each party shall supply to the other party, upon request, any
available information that is relevant to a contract and to the performance
thereunder.
15.31.2 Data, records, reports, and all other information generated for the County by a third
party as the result of a contract are the property of the County and shall be provided
in a format designated by the County or shall be and remain accessible to the
County into perpetuity.
15.32
ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT AND/OR
OTHER REVIEW
15.32.1 In accordance with Section MC1-372 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code,
the Contractor agrees to retain (physical or digital copies of) all books, records,
accounts, statements, reports, files, and other records and back-up documentation
relevant to this contract for six years after final payment or until after the resolution
of any audit questions, which could be more than six years, whichever is longest.
The County, Federal or State auditors and any other persons duly authorized by
the department shall have full access to and the right to examine, copy, and make
use of, any and all said materials.
15.32.2 If the Contractor’s books, records, accounts, statements, reports, files, and other
records and back-up documentation relevant to this contract are not sufficient to
support and document that requested services were provided, the Contractor shall
reimburse Maricopa County for the services not so adequately supported and
documented.
15.33
AUDIT DISALLOWANCES
If at any time it is determined by the County that a cost for which payment has been made
is a disallowed cost, the County shall notify the Contractor in writing of the disallowance.
The course of action to address the disallowance shall be at sole discretion of the County,
and may include either an adjustment to future invoices, request for credit, request for a
check, or a deduction from current invoices submitted by the Contractor equal to the
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amount of the disallowance, or to require reimbursement forthwith of the disallowed amount
by the Contractor by issuing a check payable to Maricopa County.
15.34
STRICT COMPLIANCE
Acceptance by County of a performance that is not in strict compliance with the terms of
the contract shall not be deemed to be a waiver of strict compliance with respect to all other
terms of the contract.
15.35
VALIDITY
The invalidity, in whole or in part, of any provision of this contract shall not void or affect
the validity of any other provision of the contract.
15.36
SEVERABILITY
The removal, in whole or in part, of any provision of this contract shall not void or affect the
validity of any other provision of this contract.
15.37
RELATIONSHIPS
15.37.1 In the performance of the services described herein, the Contractor shall act solely
as an independent Contractor, and nothing herein or implied herein shall at any
time be construed as to create the relationship of employer and employee, co-
employee, partnership, principal and agent, or joint venture between the County
and the Contractor.
15.37.2 The County reserves the right of final approval on proposed staff. Also, upon
request by the County, the Contractor will be required to remove any employees
working on County projects and substitute personnel based on the discretion of
the County within two business days, unless a different time period was previously
approved by the County.
15.38
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Contractor agrees to comply with all provisions and requirements of Arizona Executive
Order 2009-09, including flow down of all provisions and requirements to any
subcontractors. Executive Order 2009-09 supersedes Executive Order 99-4 and amends
Executive Order 75-5 and is hereby incorporated into this contract as if set forth in full
herein. During the performance of this contract, Contractor shall not discriminate against
any employee, client, or any other individual in any way because of that person’s age, race,
creed, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. (Arizona Executive Order 2009-09
can
be
downloaded
from
the
Arizona
Memory
Project
at
http://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/singleitem/collection/execorders/id/680/rec/1.)
15.39
WRITTEN CERTIFICATION PURSUANT to A.R.S. § 35-393.01
If vendor engages in for-profit activity and has 10 or more employees, and if this agreement
has a value of $100,000 or more, vendor certifies it is not currently engaged in, and agrees
for the duration of this agreement to not engage in, a boycott of goods or services from
Israel. This certification does not apply to a boycott prohibited by 50 U.S.C. § 4842 or a
regulation issued pursuant to 50 U.S.C. § 4842.
15.40
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
15.40.1 The undersigned (authorized official signing on behalf of the Contractor) certifies
to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that the Contractor, its current
officers, and directors:
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15.40.1.1 are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from being awarded any
contract or grant by any United States department or agency or any
state, or local jurisdiction;
15.40.1.2 have not within a three-year period preceding this contract:
15.40.1.2.1 been convicted of fraud or any criminal offense in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the
result of performing a government entity (Federal, State or
local) transaction or contract; or
15.40.1.2.2 been convicted of violation of any Federal or State antitrust
statutes or conviction for embezzlement, theft, forgery,
bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false
statements, or receiving stolen property regarding a
government entity transaction or contract;
15.40.1.3 are not presently indicted or criminally charged by a government entity
(Federal, State or local) with commission of any criminal offenses in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the result of
performing a government entity public (Federal, State or local)
transaction or contract;
15.40.1.4 are not presently facing any civil charges from any governmental entity
regarding obtaining, attempting to obtain, or from performing any
governmental entity contract or other transaction; and
15.40.1.5 have not within a three-year period preceding this contract had any
public transaction (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or
default.
15.40.2 If any of the above circumstances described in the paragraph are applicable to the
entity submitting a bid for this requirement, include with your bid an explanation of
the matter including any final resolution.
15.40.3 The Contractor shall include, without modification, this clause in all lower tier
covered transactions (i.e. transactions with subcontractors or sub-subcontractors)
and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions related to this contract. If
this clause is applicable to a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor, the Contractor
shall include the information required by this clause with their bid.
15.41
VERIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH A.R.S. § 41-4401 AND FEDERAL
IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS
15.41.1 By entering into the contract, the Contractor warrants compliance with the
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA using E-Verify) and all other Federal
immigration laws and regulations related to the immigration status of its employees
and A.R.S. § 23-214(A). The Contractor shall obtain statements from its
subcontractors certifying compliance and shall furnish the statements to the
procurement officer upon request. These warranties shall remain in effect through
the term of the contract. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall also maintain
Employment Eligibility Verification forms (I-9) as required by the Immigration Reform
and Control Act of 1986, as amended from time to time, for all employees performing
work under the contract and verify employee compliance using the E-Verify system
and shall keep a record of the verification for the duration of the employee’s
employment or at least three years, whichever is longer. I-9 forms are available for
download at www.uscis.gov.
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15.41.2 The County retains the legal right to inspect documents of Contractor and
subcontractor employees performing work under this contract to verify compliance
with paragraph 15.41.1 of this section. Contractor and subcontractor shall be given
reasonable notice of the County’s intent to inspect and shall make the documents
available at the time and date specified. Should the County suspect or find that the
Contractor or any of its subcontractors are not in compliance, the County will
consider this a material breach of the contract and may pursue any and all remedies
allowed by law, including, but not limited to: suspension of work, termination of the
contract for default, and suspension and/or debarment of the Contractor. All costs
necessary to verify compliance are the responsibility of the Contractor.
15.42
FORCED LABOR
15.42.1 By submitting a bid for this solicitation and/or entering into a contract as a result of
this solicitation, contractor agrees to comply with all applicable portions of Arizona
Revised Statutes Section 35-394. Contracting; procurement; prohibition; written
certification; remedy; termination; exception; definitions.
15.42.2 Contractor certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of the
contract, that it will not use:
15.42.2.1 The forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China.
15.42.2.2 Any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs
in the People’s Republic of China.
15.42.2.3 Any contractors, subcontractors or suppliers that use the forced labor or
any good or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in
the People’s Republic of China.
15.42.3 If contractor becomes aware during the term of the agreement that contractor is
not in compliance with this paragraph, the contractor shall notify the County within
five business days after becoming aware of the noncompliance. If the contractor
fails to provide a written certification to the County that the contractor has remedied
the noncompliance within 180 days after notifying the County of its noncompliance,
then the agreement terminates, except that if the agreement termination date
occurs before the end the 180 day period, the agreement terminates on the
agreement termination date.
15.43
CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENT
15.43.1 The Contractor shall procure all permits, insurance, and licenses, and pay the
charges and fees necessary and incidental to the lawful conduct of his/her
business, and as necessary complete any requirements, by any and all
governmental or non-governmental entities as mandated to maintain compliance
with and remain in good standing. The Contractor shall keep fully informed of
existing and future trade or industry requirements, and Federal, State, and local
laws, ordinances, and regulations which in any manner affect the fulfillment of a
contract and shall comply with the same. Contractor shall immediately notify both
the Office of Procurement Services and the department of any and all changes
concerning permits, insurance, or licenses.
15.43.2 Contractor furnishing finished products, materials, or articles of merchandise that
will require installation or attachment as part of the contract shall possess any
licenses required. Contractor is not relieved of its obligation to obtain and possess
the required licenses by subcontracting of the labor portion of the contract.
Contractors are advised to contact the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, Chief of
Licensing, to ascertain licensing requirements for a particular contract. Contractor
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shall identify which license(s), if any, the Registrar of Contractors requires for
performance of the contract.
15.44
INFLUENCE
15.44.1 As prescribed in MC1-1203 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code, any effort
to influence an employee or agent to breach the Maricopa County Ethical Code of
Conduct or any ethical conduct, may be grounds for disbarment or suspension
under MC1-902.
15.44.2 An attempt to influence includes, but is not limited to:
15.44.2.1 A person offering or providing a gratuity, gift, tip, present, donation,
money, entertainment or educational passes or tickets, or any type of
valuable contribution or subsidy that is offered or given with the intent to
influence a decision, obtain a contract, garner favorable treatment, or
gain favorable consideration of any kind.
15.44.3 If a person attempts to influence any employee or agent of Maricopa County, the
chief procurement officer, or his designee, reserves the right to seek any remedy
provided by the Maricopa County Procurement Code, any remedy in equity or in
the law, or any remedy provided by this contract.
15.45
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
15.45.1 Any information obtained in the course of performing this contract may include
information that is proprietary or confidential to the County. This provision
establishes the Contractor’s obligation regarding such information.
15.45.2 The Contractor shall establish and maintain procedures and controls that are
adequate to assure that no information contained in its records and/or obtained
from the County or from others in carrying out its functions (services) under the
contract shall be used by or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or employees,
except as required to efficiently perform duties under the contract. The Contractor’s
procedures and controls, at a minimum, must be the same procedures and controls
it uses to protect its own proprietary or confidential information. If, at any time
during the duration of the contract, the County determines that the procedures and
controls in place are not adequate, the Contractor shall institute any new and/or
additional measures requested by the County within 15 business days of the
written request to do so.
15.45.3 Any requests to the Contractor for County proprietary or confidential information
shall be referred to the County for review and approval, prior to any dissemination.
15.46
PUBLIC RECORDS
Under Arizona law, all offers submitted and opened are public records and must be
retained by the County at the Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services. Offers shall
be open to public inspection and copying after contract award and execution, except for
such offers or sections thereof determined to contain proprietary or confidential information
by the Office of Procurement Services. If an offeror believes that information in its offer or
any resulting contract should not be released in response to a public record request, under
Arizona law, the offeror shall indicate the specific information deemed confidential or
proprietary and submit a statement with its offer detailing the reasons that the information
should not be disclosed. Such reasons shall include the specific harm or prejudice which
may arise from disclosure. The records manager of the Office of Procurement Services
shall determine whether the identified information is confidential pursuant to the Maricopa
County Procurement Code.
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15.47
INTEGRATION
This contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and
supersedes
all
prior
negotiations,
proposals,
communications,
understandings,
representations, or agreements, whether oral or written, expressed, or implied.
15.48
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
By entering into this contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable provisions
of
Title
2,
Subtitle
A,
Chapter
II,
Part
200—UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE
REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL
AWARDS contained in Title 2 C.F.R. § 200 et seq.
15.49
GOVERNING LAW
This contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. Venue for any actions
or lawsuits involving this contract will be in Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix,
Arizona.
15.50
PRICES
Contractor warrants that prices extended to County under this contract are no higher than
those paid by any other customer for these or similar services.
15.51
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of a conflict in the provisions of this contract and Contractor’s license
agreement, if applicable, the terms of this contract shall prevail.
15.52
INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS
15.52.1 The following are to be attached to and made part of this Contract:
15.52.1.1 Exhibit A – Vendor Information and Pricing
15.52.1.2 Exhibit B – Scope of Work
15.53
NOTICES
All notices given pursuant to the terms of this contract shall be addressed to:
For County:
Maricopa County
Office of Procurement Services
160 S. 4th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1647
For Contractor:
FX Tactical
8948 W. Cactus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
Attn: Jeff Gregory
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15.54
INQUIRIES
15.54.1 Administrative telephone/email inquiries shall be addressed to:
ELIZABETH KUTTNER, PROCUREMENT OFFICER
TELEPHONE: (602) 506-0099
elizabeth.kuttner@maricopa.gov
15.54.2 Inquiries may be submitted by telephone but must be followed up in writing. No
oral communication is binding on Maricopa County.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this contract is executed on the date set forth above.
CONTRACTOR
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE
ADDRESS
DATE
MARICOPA COUNTY
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DATE
ATTESTED:
CLERK OF THE BOARD
DATE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
DATE
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EXHIBIT A: VENDOR INFORMATION AND PRICING
COMPANY NAME:
FX TACTICAL
DOING BUSINESS AS (dba):
MAILING ADDRESS:
8948 W. CACTUS RD, PEORIA, AZ 85381
REMIT TO ADDRESS:
8948 W. CACTUS RD, PEORIA, AZ 85381
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
623-877-1257
FAX NUMBER:
623-877-1229
WWW ADDRESS:
WWW.FX-TACTICAL.COM
REPRESENTATIVE NAME:
JEFF GREGORY
REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER:
602-768-2818
REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS
JGREGORY@FX-TACTICAL.COM
YES
NO
REBATE
WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PURCHASE
FROM THIS CONTRACT:
WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT:
NET 30 DAYS
1.0 PRICING:
Provide line item pricing for products being offered. In the event of a kit, please provide the
complete kit cost as one line and the component costs on subsequent lines. Separate line item
pricing may be used to price equipment that includes options as listed in the solicitation. Insert
additional lines as needed.
BODY ARMOR
Body armor offered must be on the NIJ Compliant Product
List:
https://cjtec.org/compliance-testing-program/compliant-product-lists/
2.7a - POINT BLANK AXII LEVEL II BALLISTIC VEST WITH TWO HILITE
$739.00
CONCEAL CARRIERS AND 5X8" SOFT TRAUMA PLATE
MODEL #: MALE - AXII FEMALE - AXIIF
2.7b - POINT BLANK BII LEVEL II BALLISTIC VEST WITH TWO HILITE
$546.00
CONCEAL CARRIERS AND 5X8" SOFT TRAUMA PLATE
MODEL #: MALE - BII-1 FEMALE - BIIF-1
2.7c - POINT BLANK AXIIIA LEVEL IIIA BALLISTIC VEST WITH TWO
$849.00
HILITE CONCEAL CARRIERS AND 5X8" SOFT TRAUMA PLATE
MODEL #: MALE - AXIIIA-1 FEMALE AXIIIAF-1
2.7d - POINT BLANK AXBIIIA LEVEL IIIA BALLISTIC VEST WITH TWO
$887.00
HILITE CONCEAL CARRIERS AND 5X8" SOFT TRAUMA PLATE
MODEL #: MALE - AXBIIIA FEMALE - AXBIIIAF
2.7e - POINT BLANK BIIIA LEVEL IIIA BALLISTIC VEST WITH TWO
$739.00
HILITE CONCEAL CARRIER AND 5X8" SOFT TRAUMA PLATE
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MODEL #: BIIIA-2
OPTIONAL 2.7 - POINT BLANK THORSHIELD SLEEVE, SET
$65.00
2.8a - PARACLETE SRV BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA PLATE BACKERS
$2,162.00
AND SIDE PANELS, INCLUDES (2) 8X10" OMEGA ICW LEVEL III RIFLE
PLATES, (4) POUCH KIT, AND TMS OIFAK MEDICAL KIT
2.8b - PARACLETE SRV BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA PLATE BACKERS
$2,463.00
AND SIDE PANELS, INCLUDES (2) 10X12" OMEGA ICW LEVEL III RIFLE
PLATES, (4) POUCH KIT, AND TMS OIFAK MEDICAL KIT
2.8c - PARACLETE SRV BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA PLATE BACKERS
$2,732.00
AND SIDE PANELS, INCLUDES (2) 11X14" OMEGA ICW LEVEL III RIFLE
PLATES, (4) POUCH KIT, AND TMS OIFAK MEDICAL KIT
2.8d - PARACLETE SRV BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA PLATE BACKERS
$3,043.00
AND SIDE PANELS, INCLUDES (2) MD 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE
PLATES, (4) POUCH KIT, AND TMS OIFAK MEDICAL KIT
2.8e - PARACLETE SRV BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA PLATE BACKERS
$3,101.84
AND SIDE PANELS, INCLUDES (2) LG 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE
PLATES, (4) POUCH KIT, AND TMS OIFAK MEDICAL KIT
2.8f - PARACLETE SRV BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA PLATE BACKERS
$3,159.00
AND SIDE PANELS, INCLUDES (2) XL 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE
PLATES, (4) POUCH KIT, AND TMS OIFAK MEDICAL KIT
2.9a - PARACLETE SRV BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA PLATE BACKERS
$2,162.00
AND SIDE PANELS, INCLUDES (2) 8X10" OMEGA ICW LEVEL III RIFLE
PLATES, AND (6) POUCH KIT
2.9b - PARACLETE SRV BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA PLATE BACKERS
$2,463.00
AND SIDE PANELS, INCLUDES (2) 10X12" OMEGA ICW LEVEL III RIFLE
PLATES, AND (6) POUCH KIT
2.9c - PARACLETE SRV BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA PLATE BACKERS
$2,732.00
AND SIDE PANELS, INCLUDES (2) 11X14" OMEGA ICW LEVEL III RIFLE
PLATES, AND (6) POUCH KIT
2.9d - PARACLETE SRV BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA PLATE BACKERS
$3,043.00
AND SIDE PANELS, INCLUDES (2) MD 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE
PLATES, AND (6) POUCH KIT
2.9e - PARACLETE SRV BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA PLATE BACKERS
$3,101.84
AND SIDE PANELS, INCLUDES (2) LG 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE
PLATES, AND (6) POUCH KIT
2.9f - PARACLETE SRV BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA PLATE BACKERS
$3,159.00
AND SIDE PANELS, INCLUDES (2) XL 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE
PLATES, AND (6) POUCH KIT
2.10a - PARACLETE APC COMPLETE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$3,429.00
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INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) 8X10" OMEGA ICW LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.10b - PARACLETE APC COMPLETE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$3,731.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) 10X12" OMEGA ICW LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.10c - PARACLETE APC COMPLETE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$3,999.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) 11X14" OMEGA ICW LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.10d - PARACLETE APC COMPLETE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$4,311.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) MD 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.10e - PARACLETE APC COMPLETE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$4,369.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) LG 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.10f - PARACLETE APC COMPLETE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$4,485.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) XL 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.10g - PARACLETE ARMIS COMPLETE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$3,835.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) 8X10" OMEGA LEVEL III ICW RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.10h - PARACLETE ARMIS COMPLETE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$4,137.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) 10X12" OMEGA LEVEL III ICW RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.10i - PARACLETE ARMIS COMPLETE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$4,405.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) 11X14" OMEGA LEVEL III ICW RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.10j - PARACLETE ARMIS COMPLETE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$4,717.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) MD 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.10k - PARACLETE ARMIS COMPLETE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$4,775.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) LG 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
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OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.10 l - PARACLETE ARMIS COMPLETE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$4,833.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) XL 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.11a - PARACLETE APC BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$2,211.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) 8X10" OMEGA ICW LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.11b - PARACLETE APC BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA
BALLISTICS
$2,513.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) 10X12" OMEGA ICW LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.11c - PARACLETE APC BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$2,781.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) 11X14" OMEGA ICW LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.11d - PARACLETE APC BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$3,093.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) MD 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.11e - PARACLETE APC BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA
BALLISTICS
$3,151.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) LG 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.11f - PARACLETE APC BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS INCLUDES
KWIQ-CLIPS,
$3,209.00
(2) XL 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES, RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH,
HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.11g - PARACLETE ARMIS BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$2,559.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) 8X10" OMEGA LEVEL III ICW RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.11h - PARACLETE ARMIS BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$2,861.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) 10X12" OMEGA LEVEL III ICW RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.11i - PARACLETE ARMIS BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$3,129.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) 11X14" OMEGA LEVEL III ICW RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
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2.11j - PARACLETE ARMIS BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$3,441.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) MD 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.11k - PARACLETE ARMIS BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$3,499.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) LG 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.11 l - PARACLETE ARMIS BASE VEST WITH AXBIIIA BALLISTICS
$3,557.00
INCLUDES KWIQ-CLIPS, (2) XL 40260SA LEVEL III RIFLE PLATES,
RADIO POUCH, MEDICAL POUCH, HYDRATION POUCH, AND CHOICE
OF SIX OTHER PARACLETE POUCHES
2.12a - POINT BLANK LEVEL IIIA / SPIKE 3 COMBINATION VEST
$930.00
WITH TWO STANDARD CONCEAL CARRIERS
MODEL #: CB-S3-BIIIA-3
2.12b - POINT BLANK LEVEL IIIA / SPIKE 3 COMBINATION VEST
$870.00
WITH ONE STANDARD CONCEAL CARRIERS
MODEL #: CB-S3-BIIIA-3
2.13a - POINT BLANK SPIKE 3 VEST WITH TWO STANDARD CONCEAL
CARRIERS
$547.00
MODEL #: S-PL3
2.13b - POINT BLANK SPIKE 3 VEST WITH ONE STANDARD CONCEAL
CARRIER
$487.00
MODEL #: S-PL3
ARMOR PLATES
POINT BLANK, 10024-5X8, 5X8" FEMALE SPEED PLATE
$89.00
POINT BLANK, 10024-6X8, 6X8" FEMLAE SPEED PLATE
$105.00
POINT BLANK, 10024-7X10, 7X10" FEMALE SPEED PLATE
$132.00
POINT BLANK, 10025-5X8, 5X8" MALE SPEED PLATE
$89.00
POINT BLANK, 10025-8X10, 8X10" SC MALE SPEED PLATE
$125.00
POINT BLANK, 10025-10X12, 10X12" SC MALE SPEED PLATE
$162.00
POINT BLANK, 30025-58, 5X8" SPEED PLATE PLUS
$257.00
POINT BLANK, 30025-79, 7X9" SPEED PLATE
PLUS
$289.00
POINT BLANK, 30025-08, 8X10" SPEED PLATE
PLUS
$324.00
POINT BLANK, 30025-01, 10X12" SPEED PLATE
PLUS
$382.00
POINT BLANK, OMEGA-5X8, 5X8" OMEGA ICW PLATE
$250.00
POINT BLANK, OMEGA-6X8-FM, 6X8" FEMALE OMEGA ICW PLATE
$253.70
POINT BLANK, OMEGA-7X9-FM, 7X9" FEMALE OMEGA ICW PLATE
$315.00
POINT BLANK, OMEGA-8X10, 8X10" OMEGA ICW PLATE
$348.00
POINT BLANK, OMEGA-10X12, 10X12" OMEGA ICW PLATE
$502.00
POINT BLANK, OMEGA-XL, 11X14" OMEGA ICW PLATE
$638.00
POINT BLANK, OMEGA-PLUS-8X10, 8X10" OMEGA PLUS ICW PLATE
$234.00
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POINT BLANK, OMEGA-PLUS-10X12, 10X12" OMEGA PLUS ICW PLATE
$273.00
POINT BLANK, 40260SA-MD-CD, 40260 ESAPI STAND ALONE PLATE MEDIUM
$797.00
POINT BLANK, 40260SA-LG-CD, 40260 ESAPI STAND ALONE PLATE LARGE
$826.00
POINT BLANK, 40260SA-XL-CD, 40260 ESAPI STAND ALONE PLATE X-LARGE
$856.00
BALLISTIC HELMETS
Ballistic Helmets - OPTION I
2.14-I-a - UNITED SHIELD, SPECOPSROUGE-IIIA, LIGHTWEIGHT SPEC OPS
ROUGE HELMET
$885.00
2.14-I-b - PARACLETE, HLMBOAD201, OPERATOR ELITE HELMET
$632.00
2.14-I-c - OPS CORE, A144010000, FAST LE
HELMET
$882.00
Ballistic Helmets - OPTION II
2.14-II-a - PARACLETE, HLMBOAMM00, MICH MID CUT W/ 7 PAD SYSTEM
$349.00
AND BOA DIAL HARNESS
2.14-II-b - UNITED SHIELD, ACH-MICH-MIL-MIDCUT-IIIA, MICH MID CUT WITH
$349.00
7-PAD SYSTEM, BOA DIAL HARNESS, AND GAS MASK EXTENDER
OPTIONAL - UNITED SHIELD MICH MID CUT BALLISTIC HELMET COVER
$59.00
OPTIONAL - PAULSON DK6-H150 RIOT FACE SHIELD
$79.00
OPTIONAL - PAULSON DK6-H150S SHORT RIOT FACE SHIELD
$88.00
OPTIONAL - ATLANCO 62344, PADDED HELMET BAG
$24.00
2.0 GENERAL DISCOUNT FROM PUBLISHED CATALOG PRICING
BODY ARMOR/BALLISTIC HELMET RELATED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
If you elect to provide the County with blanket discounts, provide the Manufacturer(s), Catalog URL(s), and Discount
Percentage(s).
NOTE: PRICE LISTS - available upon request from the contractor
Manufacturer Name
Catalog Website URL
Discount %
POINT BLANK - Concealable armor &
accessories
www.pointblankenterprises.com/poin
t-blank-body-armor
51%
POINT BLANK & PARACLETE
www.pointblankenterprises.com/para
clete
48%
Tactical armor, hard armor, shields
PARACLETE/OPS-CORE
https://www.pointblankenterprises.co
m/paraclete/fast-le-helmet.html
20%
UNITED SHIELD INTERNATIONAL
www.unitedshield.com
32%
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Exhibit B: Scope of Work
FX Tactical is qualified and capable of providing the body armor products as specified in this
solicitation. We have provided the same or similar armor products to Maricopa County for
several years and have extensive knowledge of the products and services being offered.
Where applicable, items proposed in this solicitation are listed on the NIJ CPL list and comply
with current NIJ standards.
Point Blank is the largest domestic body armor manufacturer and is more than capable of
producing an estimated 200-600 vests per year and delivery within the required 90 day time
period.
5.6.2.1.2 Weblinks to products being offered:
https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/point-blank-body-armor/ballistic-options.html
https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/point-blank-body-armor/hi-lite-male.html
https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/paraclete/srv.html
https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/paraclete/armis.html
https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/paraclete/advanced-plate-carrier.html
https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/point-blank-body-armor/speed-plates-pbba.html
https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/point-blank-body-armor/omega-hard-armor-plate-
pbba.html
https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/point-blank-body-armor/omega-plus-hard-armor-
plate-pbba.html
https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/point-blank-body-armor/40260sa.html
https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/point-blank-body-armor/operator-elite-pbba.html
https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/point-blank-body-armor/paraclete-mich-helmet-
pbba.html
https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/point-blank-body-armor/fast-le-helmet-pbba.html
https://us.unitedshield.com/portfolio-item/achmichmidcut/
5.6.2.1.3 Products proposed in this solicitation are manufactured by companies that have
stringent quality control programs in place. ISO certification and other supporting
documentation is attached to the proposal. If requested, each manufacturer will welcome and
allow plant visits from representatives of Maricopa County to see the production and quality
control process.
Point Blank Enterprises and United Shield International include a $25 million dollar liability
insurance umbrella for all products sold. These insurance certificates will be maintained
through the entire term of this contract.
FX Tactical guarantees the fit of each piece of armor sold and will work with the manufacture
to alter or exchange until the officer is satisfied with the fit. This will be done at no charge to
the officer of the County.
5.6.2.1.4 Normal delivery time for vests is 45-60 days after receipt of order. Should any
issues arise that may cause delays in delivery times, we will communicate that to the agency
and will expedite shipping if and when it’s needed.
Point Blank produces multiple carrier configurations for different products and has the ability
of customize where applicable.
FX Tactical does have the ability to set up an online ordering process, although custom sizing
each individual is always the preferred method to ensure a proper fit.
There are currently no concerns that will affect manufacturing or delivery of products.
5.6.2.1.5 FX Tactical has no less than eight employees that are trained in sizing body armor
and will be available to do fittings. We will also utilize local manufacturers’ representatives
if/when needed to help conduct fittings.
There are several options to deal with any post-delivery fit issues. We currently have a retail
store in Peoria and are in the process of opening another location in Tempe. By having two
locations within Maricopa County, it makes it very easy for the officer to bring their vest/carrier
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into one of our locations or we could meet them at an offsite location. We have the ability to
make some alterations/adjustments on-site and will work with the manufacturer to expedite
any alterations that need to be made at the factory.
5.6.2.1.6 All products proposed for this solicitation are top of the line and utilize some of the
best and newest materials available. All soft armor proposed will be considered lightweight
and flexible and meet or exceed all requirements listed in this solicitation.
Point Blank has a 24 month warranty to guarantee all products free from defects. Should a
warranty issue arise, we will handle anything we could in one of our stores which helps
minimize the downtime of the product. If the product needs to be repaired or replaced by the
manufacturer, we will work with them to expedite the process.
A copy of warranties, quality control, ISO 9001, and insurance are attached to the response.
Maricopa County
Bid Specification Package
Revision: 4/25/22
1. Ballistic Panels
1.1 All materials are new and without flaws that affect appearance, durability and function.
The ballistic panels are constructed of a matrix of UD Polyethylene and Woven Aramid
fabrics. Self-Suspending Ballistic SystemTM (SSBS) provides optimal protective coverage.
Each ballistic panel is covered in 100% weldable Nylon 210D double wall ripstop with TPU
coating.
2. Quality and Warranty
2.1. Quality
Point Blank Body Armor has been successful in securing certification to both Quality (ISO
9001) and Environmental (ISO 14001) Management Standards recognized Internationally and
Body Armor 9000 (BA9000), recognized by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). The Quality
Management System (QMS) was developed to provide consistency and conformity in the
manufacturing process while meeting requirements of these standards. The QMS promotes
continuous improvement in all aspects of business with a focus on enhancing customer
satisfaction.
Monitoring systems are in place throughout the assembly process to ensure key product
characteristics are met before proceeding to the next steps. Data from these areas is collected
in “real time” and analyzed to ensure conformance and facilitate the modification of processes
when necessary to achieve requirements. All monitoring and measuring devices used by Point
Blank to verify conformance are maintained in a calibration system and traceable to National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Point Blank works diligently to provide the
highest quality protective solutions in the world our customers have come to expect.
2.2. Warranty
2.2.1. Warranty Card
Included with the outer shell carrier is a warranty registration card that must be completed and
returned to the manufacturer’s address posted on the card for the warranty to be effective.
2.2.2. Warranty – Outer Shell Carrier
The outer shell carrier and other non-ballistic components are warranted to be free from
material and manufacturing defects for 24 months from the date of issue to the individual user,
as verified by the warranty card. During the warranty period, any garment having a
manufacturing or material defect, as determined through inspection by an authorized Point
Blank Enterprises representative, will be repaired or replaced at no cost to the customer. The
outer shell carrier warranty shall be void if the product has been altered, abused, misused,
stored improperly, or not cleaned in accordance with cleaning instructions.
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2.2.3. Warranty – Soft Ballistic Component
The bullet/stab-resistant elements are warranted to perform to their NIJ certified standard for
a period of five years from the date of issue to the individual user, as verified by the warranty
card.
The bullet/stab-resistant elements of this system have been tested and certified by the
National Institute of Justice and passed the compliance requirements of the NIJ Standard for
Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor.
The ballistic elements are warranted to be of the same construction and design as the original
NIJ certified model listed on the label. During the warranty period, any soft ballistic component
having a manufacturing or material defect, as determined through inspection by an authorized
Point Blank Enterprises representative, will be repaired or replaced at no cost to the customer.
During the warranty period, should the soft body armor ballistic panel cover be compromised
(cut, torn or frayed); it should not be worn and immediately returned to the manufacturer for
inspection and repair. If the damage is the result of normal wear and tear, the damage will be
repaired free of charge. If however, the damage is the result of improper care, storage or
abuse, determined solely by Point Blank Enterprises, then Point Blank Enterprises will advise
the owner of recommended repair or replacement costs.
The ballistic/stab-resistant elements of this system will reduce the possibility of serious
physical injury to the wearer in the areas covered by the ballistic or stab elements. There
should be no expectation of bullet or stab resistance in areas not covered by the ballistic or
stab element. The ballistic or stab element is not warranted to be bulletproof or stab proof.
2.2.4. Warranty Coverage Exception
The warranty does not cover and is void for:
•
Any garment altered or modified in any way other than Point Blank Enterprises authorized
factory alterations.
•
Any ballistic or stab element that has been altered or modified in any way other than Point
Blank Enterprises authorized factory alterations.
•
Any ballistic or stab element not in a Point Blank Enterprises outer shell carrier from any of
the core brands (Point Blank Body Armor, Protective Apparel Corporation of America (PACA),
Protective Products or PARACLETE®) except as approved by Point Blank Enterprises.
•
Damage as a result of abuse or misuse.
•
Damage as a result of improper storage or maintenance.
•
Penetrations as a result of ballistic or stab testing.
•
The results of any specific ballistic or stab testing.
•
Injury as a result of bullets or other projectiles or instruments not impacting the ballistic or stab
element.
•
The warranted items herein are expressly in lieu of other warranties, express or implied,
including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for particular purpose and other
warranties arising from a course of dealing, usage or trade.
•
There are no warranties, express or implied, including the implied warranty of merchantability,
which extend beyond the description on the face hereof. There are no warranties, express or
implied, that extend beyond the warranty period set forth herein.
3. Product Liability Insurance
Vest manufacturer shall agree to provide a minimum of $26,000,000 product liability insurance
coverage on delivered vests.
4. Silence of Specifications
Commercially accepted practices shall apply to any detail not covered in this specification and
to any omission of this specification. Any omission or question of interpretation of the
specification which affects the ballistic performance or integrity of the soft body armor being
offered shall be addressed in writing and submitted with the bid.
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5. Labeling
5.1. Material
Label material shall withstand normal wear and cleaning and remain readable during the entire
warranted life of the armor or carrier.
5.2. Label Requirements
All soft body armor shall be labeled in strict adherence to the label requirements identified in
NIJ Standard 0101.06, Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor, and the NIJ’s Compliance Testing
Program (CTP).
The ballistic panel label shall include, but not be limited to the following:
• Name of Manufacture
• Manufacture Address
• Level of Protection
• NIJ 0101.06
• Date of Manufacture
• Date Issue
• Size
• Serial Number
• Model of Vest
• Care Instructions
• Warranty Period
• Warranty Contact Information
6. Post Certification Retest Policy/Used Vest Evaluation Recommendations
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. (PBE), which includes Point Blank Body Armor, Protective
Apparel Corporation of America (PACA), Protective Products Enterprises (PPE), and
PARACLETE, encourage valid body armor testing for the purpose of acceptance testing of
new vests, and as a tool to be used to evaluate used body armor replacement cycles. In order
to provide our customers with guidance in this area, we offer the following recommendations
that may help in providing the tools to make informed decisions in buying new armor as well
as replacing used armor.
PBE recognize and recommends properly performed ballistic testing in accordance with NIJ
0101.06 CTP Conformity Assessment Section 7.5 (NIJ BA CTP Application Package: 005) for
new armors. All testing will be performed at an NIJ approved ballistic test laboratory. Only
bullets listed in NIJ Standard 0101.06 table 10 will be utilized. Each ballistic test shall be
conducted on a complete vest and in accordance with NIJ 0101.06 CTP Conformity
Assessment Section 7.5 (NIJ BA CTP Application Package: 005). Panels shall be shot against
clay backing material, which has been conditioned in accordance with NIJ 0101.06. Prior to
each shot, the panel will be placed flat against the clay backing material. For acceptance
testing, vest samples shall be new and in unused condition.
6.1. Minimal Sample Size
In order to have valid test data, minimum representative samples should be tested. For new
vests acceptance testing the recommended minimum representative sample size should be
no less than 3 vests (6 panels). In the case of used vest evaluation testing, the recommended
minimum representative sample size should be 5 vests (10 panels). Representative samples
should be of the same model and in the case of used vests, the same Wear Rating category.
6.2. New Vest Testing Recommendations
For acceptance testing of new, unused vests, the armor should be expected to have no
perforations at the NIJ 0101.06 reference velocities. In addition, BFS will not be measured in
accordance with NIJ 0101.06 CTP Conformity Assessment Section 7.5 - NIJ BA CTP
Application Package: 005.
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6.3. Additional Sample Sets
If there is a perforation of a representative armor sample during the initial testing, then
additional samples should be tested to verify the results of the initial testing. It is recommended
that three additional samples sets be tested. In order for the representative sample group to
be acceptable, there should be no perforations in any of the additional samples sets at the
NIJ 0101.06 reference velocities for that class of armor.
7. NIJ 0101.06 Reference Velocities
Refer to Table 4 P-BFS performance test summary chart. Page 46 NIJ Standard 0101.06.
7.1. Used Vest Evaluation
Used body armor evaluations are necessary and will help the consumer or organizational
administrator in determining when to replace armor that is past its practical service life. The
following information and recommendations are offered and may be useful in making these
determinations.
Vests that are in service will experience some loss of ballistic performance as a result of
normal wear. The amount of wear or lack of proper care is closely related to the amount of
performance loss. Therefore, it is critical that body armor is cared for and stored as
recommended by the manufacturer. In addition, armor should be inspected on a regular basis
for signs of unusual wear and/or improper care. Armors that are found to be in poor condition
should be replaced as soon as possible. In addition, if there are breaks in the ballistic cover
(torn, worn through, open seams) the vest should be taken out of service and replaced
immediately.
It should be clearly understood that wear rates are not directly related to time in service or
length of the manufacturer’s warranty. Armor wear is similar to automobile tire wear. Some
drivers wear out tires faster than others. Similarly, some officers wear out their vests sooner
than others. Vests that are worn out should be replaced regardless of the time it has been
service or the length of the manufacturer’s warranty.
7.2. Used Vest Inspection and Rating
Due to the potential wear condition variability of used vest samples each vest sample must be
inspected on a regular basis for wear condition and any indications of abuse or improper care.
After inspection the samples should be Wear Rated according to their condition and if ballistic
testing is anticipated, grouped accordingly. The recommended Wear Ratings categories are
listed below:
•
Wear Rating #1 - Good condition - Light wear, no set wrinkles or stains, ballistic cover intact.
•
Wear Rating # 2 - Fair condition - Moderate wear, some set wrinkles at edges, light staining,
and ballistic cover intact.
•
Wear Rating # 3 - Poor condition - Replacement should be considered if any of the following
are present: Heavy wear, set wrinkles, staining of the ballistic cover, breaks in the ballistic
cover or open seams.
•
Wear Rating # 4 - Very poor condition - Should be taken out of service and replaced if any
of the following are present: Creases, folds, set wrinkles, staining or signs of mildew or
chemical contact, breaks in the ballistic cover, open seams, ballistic cover very worn or worn
through.
7.3. Used Vest Degradation
If ballistic testing is conducted, it should be expected that used vest samples will show some
performance degradation over new unused vest samples. It should also be expected that
some used vest samples will show performance degradation that may be below the NIJ
0101.06 reference velocity for new vests. Although this may be the case in some used vest
samples, it should be understood that actual street threat velocities are lower than the NIJ
0101.06 reference velocity according to manufacturer’s published literature.
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7.4. Manufacturers Bullet / Cartridge Muzzle Velocities
Caliber
Bullet
Muzzle Velocity
Manufacturer
40 S&W
180 Gr. FMJ
985 FPS
Remington
40 S&W
180 Gr. FMJ
990 FPS
Winchester
40 S&W
180 Gr. FMJ
985 FPS
American Eagle
9MM
124 Gr. FMJ
1100 FPS
Remington
9MM
124 Gr. FMJ
1140 FPS
Winchester
9MM
124 Gr. FMJ
1120 FPS
American Eagle
357 Mag.
158 Gr. JSP
1235 FPS
Remington
357 Mag.
158 Gr. JSP
1235 FPS
Winchester
357 Mag.
158 Gr. JSP
1240 FPS
American Eagle
357 Sig.
125 Gr. FMJ
1325 FPS
Remington
357 Sig.
125 Gr. TMJ
1325 FPS
Speer
357 Sig.
125 Gr. FMJ
1350 FPS
American Eagle
44 Mag.
240 Gr. SJHP
1180 FPS
Remington
44 Mag.
240 Gr. SJHP
1180 FPS
Winchester
44 Mag.
240 Gr. SJHP
1230 FPS
Federal
7.5. Recommendation Used Vest Evaluation Testing
Although the NIJ STD 0101.06 makes no direct correlation between “Conditioned Vest testing”
and actual used vest service life, the reference velocities for “conditioned” vest could be
utilized as a guide for testing used vests. “This protocol will not predict the service life of the
vest nor does it simulate an exact period of time in the field.” (Pg. 27 NIJ0101.06).
7.6. Used Best Ballistic Performance Expectations
7.6.1. Wear Rating #1, #2 or #3
Good, Fair and Poor Condition - When testing representative sample groups with Wear
Ratings of #1, #2 or #3, there should be no perforations below the Conditioned Armor test
velocities as set forth in the NIJ 0101.06 Compliance Testing Program. Refer to Table 4 P-
BFS performance test summary chart. Page 46 NIJ Standard 0101.06. If there is a perforation
of a representative armor sample during the initial testing, then three additional representative
sample sets should be tested to verify the results of the initial testing.
If the verification testing results in any additional perforations, then it is recommended that the
representative group is replaced by the agency.
7.6.2. Wear Rating #4 – Very poor condition
Since vests in this category should be replaced, there should be no specific expectation of
ballistic performance. Although some vests in this category may still provide ballistic
protection, tests results will not be consistent and therefore cannot be relied upon.
Hi-Lite Carrier
1. Unique System Features
1.1. Patented Self-Suspending Ballistic System (SSBS) prevents ballistic panels from rolling and
sagging inside the carrier
1.2. Lightweight design naturally flexes to the contours of the body for exceptional maneuverability
1.3. Split shouldes to allow easy access to the Self Suspending Ballistic system and reduce
rubbing against the neck
1.4. Dri-Lex® Moisture Management System moves moisture away from the body
1.5. Ergonomically designed optional tails for a tailored fit and appearance with minimal visibility
2. Base System Features
2.1. Exterior fabric: Microfiber (Durable Water Repellant – DWR)
2.2. Exterior color options: Black (BKA), Navy Blue (BEB), Tan (TNA), White (WHA)
2.3. Interior fabric: Dri-Lex® Bandolero and Microfiber
2.4. Bottom internal ballistic opening with zipper closure
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2.5. Heat transfer logo wording “Point Blank”
2.6. Trauma insert pockets accommodate Speed Plates and soft trauma packs
2.7. Front adjustable side hook/loop closure
2.8. Hook/loop shoulder adjustment
2.9. Adjustable side straps offer 8-Point adjustability
3. Optional System Features
3.1. Additional Microfiber carriers
3.2. Trauma packs, blade plate and Speed Plate inserts
3.3. 4”x12” removable side straps
3.4. Removable elastic cumberbund
3.5. Tail / No Tail
3.6. Thor-Shield®
4. Ballistic System Performance
4.1. Protection level options include:
4.1.1. NIJ-Standard-0101.06 Level II – IIIA
4.1.2. NIJ-Standard-0115.00 Spike
4.1.3. Combo packages
4.2. For more details refer to the ballistic specifications
5. Manufacturing Standards
All manufacturing processes follow the American Standards for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
listed below as they apply to textile manufacturing and measuring. Every product is subjected
to strict quality standards beginning with close inspections of fabric and other raw material
when they are received. In-process quality monitoring continues as fabric and trim items are
cut and manufactured into finished goods. A final inspection of each product insures full
compliance with standards and a quality product for the customer.
ASTM D-204 - Sewing Threads
ASTM D-6193 - Standard Practice for Stitches & Seam
ASTM D-1777 - Standard Method for Testing Thickness of Textile Materials
ASTM D-3776 - Mass per Unit Area (Weight) of Woven Fabric
ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001:2015 with BA9000 rev 2 Certification
6. Quality Management System
Point Blank Body Armor was successful in securing certification to both Quality (ISO 9001) and
Environmental (ISO 14001) Management Standards recognized internationally and Body
Armor 9000 (BA 9000). Recognized by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), The Quality
Management System (QMS) was developed to provide consistency and conformity in the
manufacturing process while meeting requirements of these standards. The QMS promotes
continuous improvement in all aspects of business with a focus on enhancing customer
satisfaction.
Monitoring systems are in place throughout the assembly process to ensure key product
characteristics are met before proceeding to the next steps. Data from these areas is collected
in “real time” and analyzed to ensure conformance and facilitate the modification of processes
when necessary to achieve requirements. All monitoring and measuring devices used by Point
Blank to verify conformance are maintained in a calibration system and traceable to National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Point Blank works diligently to provide the
highest quality protective solutions in the world our customers have come to expect.
7. Sizes
7.1. Carrier: Available in sizes 48-72:S3, S2, S1, R, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5; 34-72: S2, S1, R, L1, L2, L3,
L4, L5
7.2. Plates: All sizes can accommodate 6” x 8” and 7” x 9” Speed Plate
8. Ballistic Labeling
8.1. Label material will withstand normal wear and cleaning and remain readable during the entire
warranted life of the armor or carrier
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8.2. All soft body armor is labeled in strict adherence to the labeling requirement set forth in NIJ-
Standard-0101.06
8.3. Serial number assignments and marking of all ballistic components insure full traceability from
receipt by the manufacturing facility through testing, assembly, and issue to the individual
customer. The ballistic panel labeling shall include, but not be limited to the following:
9. Carrier Labeling
9.1. Label material will withstand normal wear and cleaning
9.2. The label will remain readable during the entire warranted life of the carrier
9.3. The label shall include, but not limited to the following:
•
Name of Manufacturer
•
Fabric Content
•
Size
•
Care Instructions
•
Protection Warning
10. Warranty
Refer to the Standard Warranty
Research and Development
Product Specification Form
A-Series Ballistic System
AXBIIIA Ballistics
NIJ Certification
AXBIIIA satisfies the requirements of NIJ-Standard-0101.06 Level IIIA and the Compliance
Testing Program.
AXBIIIA weight is .79 pounds per square foot. The AD has been calculated using the American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 3773 and D 3774. Thickness is 0.19 inches.
NIJ Compliance Test Data - Protection Level Specifications.
Threat 1-Low Caliber
Model / Test
ID #
Cert Size
(C1-C5)
New
357 Sig V50
(fps/mps)
Conditioned
357 Sig V50
(fps/mps)
New
357 Sig BFS
(mm/in)
Conditioned
357 Sig BFS
(mm/in)
Certificati
on
Date
Berry
(Yes/No)
AXBIIIA
C1
1863
568
1821
555
31.0
2
1.22
29.9
8
1.18
1/17/201
6
Y
C5
26.3
4
1.04
26.8
3
1.06
Threat
2
-
High Caliber
•
Name of Manufacturer
•
Level of Protection
•
NIJ-STD-0101.06
•
Date of Manufacture
•
Date of Issue
•
Size
•
Serial Number
•
Model of Vest
•
Manufacture Location
•
Care Instructions
•
Warranty Period
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Special Threat Test Summary Results (V50)
Model No.
9-mm,
124-
grain
FMJ
9-mm,
127-
grain
SXT
.357
SIG
GDH
P
.22-
cal, 17-
grain
FSP V2
2-
grain
RCC
4-
grain
RCC
16-grain
RCC
64-grain
RCC
.357-
mag.,
158-grain
JSP
AXBIIIA
2035
1931
1862
1966
2855
2523
2151
1788
1548
Special Threat Testing
The ballistic resistance test was performed at an NIJ independent laboratory using the following
threats:
• 9mm NATO, 124-grain full metal jacketed (FMJ) projectiles
• 9-mm, 147-grain jacketed hollow point (JHP) projectiles
• 9mm-127- grain supreme expansion technology (SXT) projectiles
• 5.7X28 mm, 27-grain SS195 lead free hollow point (LFHP) projectiles
• 357 SIG., 125-grain Gold Dot Hollow Point (GDHP) projectiles
• 2-,4-,16-, and 64-grain right circular cylinder (RCC) projectiles
• .22-cal., 17-grain fragment simulating projectiles (FSP)
• 9-mm Fiocchi, 115-grain FMJ projectiles
• 9-mm Wolf, 115-grain FMJ projectiles
• 9-mm, 127-grain supreme expansion technology (SXT) projectiles
• 5.70 x 28-mm, 27-grain SS195 lead free hollow point (LFHP) projectiles
• .40-cal., 165-grain S+W Speer gold dot hollow point (GDHP) projectiles
• .45 Auto, 230-grain brass jacketed hollow point (BIHP) projectiles
• 12-gauge, 2 ¾ -in mag., 1oz. Slug projectiles
The AXBIIIA has been tested in accordance with FBI Test Protocol 4.1 and LAPD test protocol.
Ballistic Panel Materials
All materials shall be new without flaws that affect appearance, durability, and function. The ballistic
panels shall be constructed of a matrix of Woven Aramid and UD Polyethylene fabrics. No other
ballistic material shall be used.
Ballistic Panel Cover Material
Each ballistic panel shall be covered in 100% weldable Nylon 200D double wall Ripstop with
TPU coating.
Panel Construction
All submitted vests shall have uniform layer count throughout the entire ballistic panel. If not, the
vests shall be rejected.
The projectiles were fired from a universal receiver, which was fitted with the appropriate barrel and
mounted on a Chesapeake Testing mount.
i The areal density of ballistic materials, especially para-aramid, for ballistic and stab/spike resistance systems may be
affected by as much as 5% by ambient atmospheric conditions including, but not limited to relative humidity and
Model/
Test ID #
Cert
Size
(C1-C5)
New
44 Mag V50
(fps/mps)
Conditioned
44 Mag V50
(fps/mps)
New
44 Mag BFS
(mm/in)
Conditioned
44 Mag BFS
(mm/in)
Certificati
on
Date
Berry
(Yes/No)
AXBIIIA
C
1
1713
522
1688
515
38.03
1.50
36.47
1.44
1/17/20
16
Y
C
5
34.78
1.37
32.62
1.28
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temperature. Therefore, when calculating areal density of ballistic systems PBE, Inc. uses ASTM method 3773 and
3774. All weighing tests was performed in the standard atmosphere for testing textiles (21±1°C (70±2°F), 65±2% RH).
(Dry weight is used for woven aramids). Dry weight is defined as the areal density of the fabric after 80% or more of
moisture has been removed from the material.
AXIIIA Ballistic System
NIJ Certification
AXIIIA-1 satisfies the requirements of NIJ-Standard-0101.06 Level IIIA and the Compliance Testing
Program.
AXIIIA-1 weight is 0.92 pounds per square foot. Thickness is 0.22 inches.
NIJ Compliance Test Data - Protection Level Specifications
Threat 1 - Low Caliber
Model
No.
Cert
Size
(C1-C5)
New .357 Sig
V50 (fps/mps)
Conditioned
.357 Sig V50
(fps/mps)
New .357 Sig BFS
(mm/in)
Conditioned
.357 Sig BFS
(mm/in)
Certification
Date
Berry
Yes/No
AXIIIA- 1
C1
1882
573.6
1824
556.0
32.29
1.27
27.90
1.10
5/30/2019
Y
C5
27.53
1.08
23.32
0.92
Threat 2 - High Caliber
Model
No.
Cert Size
(C1-C5)
New .44 Mag
V50 (fps/mps)
Conditioned .44
Mag
V50
(fps/mps)
New .44 Mag BFS
(mm/in)
Conditioned
.44 Mag BFS
(mm/in)
Certification
Date
Berry
Yes/No
AXIIIA- 1 C1
1818
554.1
1688
514.5
40.80
1.6
1
36.7
8
1.45
5/30/2019
Y
C5
35.68
1.4
0
33.0
8
1.30
Special Threats
Model
No.
Sample
Size
5.7x28mm,
28gr
SS195 (L.F. HP)
(fps/mps)
5.7x28mm,
40gr
SS197 (Hornady V-
Max) (fps/mps)
Wolf 9mm 115gr FMJ
(Bi-Metal
Jacket)
(fps/mps)
AXIIIA-1
15x15
17.73
0.70
18.87
0.74
22.00
0.87
Fragmentation
Model No.
Sample
Size
17gr FSP V50
(fps/mps)
2gr RCC V50
(fps/mps)
4gr RCC V50
(fps/mps)
16gr RCC V50
(fps/mps)
64gr
RCC
V50
(fps/mps)
Backing
Material
AXIIIA-1
15x15
2042
622.4
2924
891.2
2618
798.0
2129
648.9
1886
574.9
Air
i The areal density of ballistic materials, specially para-aramid, for ballistic and stab/spike resistance systems may be
affected by as much as 10% by ambient atmospheric conditions including, but not limited to relative humidity and
temperature. Therefore, when calculating areal density of ballistic systems PBE, Inc. uses “dry weight.” Dry weight is
defined as the areal density of the fabric after all moisture has been removed from the material.
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Research and Development
Product Specification Form
AX-SERIES BALLISTIC SYSTEM LEVEL II
Ballistic Panel Materials
All materials shall be new without flaws that affect appearance, durability, and function. The
ballistic panels shall be constructed of a matrix of Woven Aramid and UD Polyethylene
fabrics. No other ballistic material shall be used.
Ballistic Panel Cover Material
Each ballistic panel shall be covered in 100% weldable Nylon 210D double wall ripstop with
TPU coating.
Panel Construction
All submitted vests shall have uniform layer count throughout the entire ballistic panel. If not,
the vests shall be rejected.
Research and Development
Product Specification Form
AX-SERIES BALLISTIC SYSTEM LEVEL II
NIJ Certification
AXII satisfies the requirements of NIJ-Standard-0101.06 Level II and the Compliance Testing
Program. AXII weight is 0.63 pounds per square foot. Thickness is 0.18 inches.
NIJ Compliance Test Data - Protection Level Specifications
Threat 1 - Low Caliber
Model
No.
Cert Size
(C1-C5)
New 9mm
V50
(fps/mps)
Conditioned
9mm
V50
(fps/mps)
New 9mm
BFS
(mm/in)
Conditioned
9mm
BFS
(mm/in)
Certification
Date
Berry
(Yes/No)
AXII
C1
1794
547
1659
506
31.62
1.24
30.85
1.21
01/10/2014
N
C5
30.93
1.22
26.53
1.04
Threat 2 - High Caliber
Special Threat Test Summary Results (V50)
Mode
l
No.
Cert Size
(C1-C5)
New
357Mag V50
(fps/mps)
Conditioned
357Mag
V50
(fps/mps)
New
357Mag
BFS (mm/in)
Conditioned
357Mag BFS
(mm/in)
Certification
Date
Berry
(Yes/No)
AXII
C1
1761
537
1565
477
36.47
1.44
36.00
1.42
01/10/2014
N
C5
31.20
1.23
29.85
1.18
Model
No.
Sample
Size
.357 SIG 125 gr
GDHP V0 (mm/in)
.357 SIG 125 gr GDHP
V50 (fps/mps)
9mm 124 gr GDHP V0
(mm/in)
9mm 124 gr GDHP V50
(fps/mps)
AXII
MC Large
Regular
29.03
1.14
1603
488.4
27.57
1.09
1615
492.1
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Model No.
Sample
Size
2 gr RCC V50
(fps/mps)
4 gr RCC
V50
(fps/mps)
16 gr RCC
V50
(fps/mps)
64 gr RCC V50
(fps/mps)
Backing
Material
AXII
15x15
2572
783.9
2355
717.8
2007
611.7
1739
530.0
Air
Ballistic Panel Materials
All materials shall be new without flaws that affect appearance, durability, and function. The ballistic
panels shall be constructed of a matrix of Woven Aramid and UD Polyethylene Dyneema® Force
Multiplier Technology fabrics. No other ballistic material shall be used.
Ballistic Panel Cover Material
Each ballistic panel shall be covered in 100% weldable Nylon 210D double wall Ripstop with TPU
coating.
i The areal density of ballistic materials, specially para-aramid, for ballistic and stab/spike resistance systems may be
affected by as much as 10% by ambient atmospheric conditions including, but not limited to relative humidity and
temperature. Therefore, when calculating areal density of ballistic systems PBE, Inc. uses “dry weight.” Dry weight is
defined as the areal density of the fabric after all moisture has been removed from the material.
Panel Construction
All submitted vests shall have uniform layer count throughout the entire ballistic panel. If not, the
vests shall be rejected.
Special Threat Testing
AXII has been tested in accordance with the FBI Body Armor Test Protocol requirements at a NIJ
independent ballistic laboratory. The threats used for this ballistic resistance test were:
•
9-mm NATO, 124-grain full metal jacketed (FMJ) projectiles
•
9-mm, 127-grain supreme expansion technology (SXT) projectiles
•
.40-cal., 165-grain S&W speer gold dot hollow point (GDHP) projectiles
•
.45-cal. Auto, 230-grain brass-jacketed hollow point (BJHP) projectiles
•
9-mm, 147-grain jacketed hollow point (JHP) projectiles
AXII has also been tested in accordance with HOSDB Body Armour Standards for UK Police at an
independent ballistic laboratory. The threats used for this ballistic resistance test were:
•
9-mm, 124-grain full metal jacketed (FMJ) projectiles
•
.357 Magnum, 158-grain jacketed soft point (JSP) projectiles
•
9-mm Luger +P, 124-grain speer gold dot hollow point (GDHP) projectiles
Projectiles were fired from a universal receiver which was fitted with the appropriate barrel and
fastened on an approved mount; unless noted as a contact shot in which projectiles were fired from
the appropriate hand gun. All testing was conducted in accordance with NIJ and HOSDB Standards
at NTS Wichita.
Model
No.
Sample
Size
2 gr RCC V50
(fps/mps)
4 gr RCC V50
(fps/mps)
16 gr RCC V50
(fps/mps)
64 gr RCC V50
(fps/mps)
Backing
Material
AXII
MC Large
Regular
2452
747.4
2302
701.6
1765
538.0
1597
486.8
Clay
Model No.
FBI
Compliant
HOSDB
Compliant
.357 Sig 125gr.
GDHP (clay)
9mm +P+
127gr. SXT (clay)
9mm Speer +P
124gr. GDHP (clay)
AXII
Yes
Yes
1799
1636
1654
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Research and Development
Product Specification Form
B-SERIES BALLISTIC SYSTEM LEVEL
BIIIA Ballistic Package
BIIIA-2 satisfies the requirements of NIJ-Standard-0101.06 Level IIIA and the Compliance
Testing Program.
Data was collected at Chesapeake Testing, NTS. Report No. 2051-819
BIIIA-2 weight is 0.96 pounds per square foot per ASTM D3776 option 3. Thickness is 0.25
inches per ASTM D1777-96.
NIJ Compliance Test Data - Protection Level Specifications
Low Caliber
Model No.
Cert Size
(C1-C5)
New .357 Sig V50
(fps/mps)
Conditioned
.357 Sig V50
(fps/mps)
New .357 Sig BFS
(mm/in)
Conditioned
.357 Sig BFS
(mm/in)
Certification
Date
Berry
Yes/No
BIIIA-2
C1
1872
570.6
1808
551.1
28.46
1.12
32.95
1.30
09/23/2020 Y
C5
23.57
0.93
26.57
1.05
High Caliber
Model No. Cert Size
(C1-C5)
New .44 Mag V50
(fps/mps)
Conditioned
.44
Mag
V50
(fps/mps)
New .44 Mag BFS
(mm/in)
Conditioned
.44 Mag BFS
(mm/in)
Certification
Date
Berry
Yes/No
BIIIA-2
C1
1645
501.4
1657
505.1
38.28
1.51
40.18
1.58
09/23/2020
Y
C5
31.44
1.24
34.90
1.37
Special Threats
Model
No.
Sample
Size
5.7x28 40 gr.
SS197SR
BFD (mm/in)
5.7x28 27 gr. SS195
BFD (mm/in)
5.7x28 28 gr. SS192
BFD (mm/in)
BIIIA-2
15x15
22.2
0.9
16.0
0.6
15.7
0.6
Model
No.
Sample
Size
9mm 115 gr. Wolf BFD
(mm/in)
9mm 124 gr. DM41 BFD
(mm/in)
9mm 127 gr. SXT
+P+
BFD (mm/in)
BIIIA-2
15x15
25.6
1.0
27.7
1.1
27.3
1.1
Ballistic Panel Materials
All materials shall be new without flaws that affect appearance, durability, and function. The
ballistic panels shall be constructed of a matrix of Woven Aramid and PE UD fabrics. No other
ballistic material shall be used.
Model
No.
Sample
Size
17 gr. FSP
V50 (ft/s - m/s)
12-gauge, 3 in, 1oz
Rifled Slug
7.62x25
Tokarev
SJLC
BFD (mm/in)
BIIIA-2
15x15
1957
596.5
No Penetration
26.3
1.0
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Ballistic Panel Cover Material
Each ballistic panel shall be covered in 100% weldable Nylon 200D double wall Ripstop with
TPU coating.
Panel Construction
All submitted vests shall have uniform layer count throughout the entire ballistic panel. If not,
the vests shall be rejected.
i The areal density of ballistic materials, specially para-aramid, for ballistic and stab/spike resistance systems may be
affected by as much as 10% by ambient atmospheric conditions including, but not limited to relative humidity and
temperature. Therefore, when calculating areal density of ballistic systems PBE, Inc. uses “dry weight.” Dry weight is
defined as the areal density of the fabric after all moisture has been removed from the material.
NIJ Certification
BII-5 satisfies the requirements of NIJ-Standard-0101.06 Level II and the Compliance Testing
Program. BII-5 weight is 0.76 pounds per square foot. Thickness is 0.18 inches.
NIJ Compliance Test Data - Protection Level Specifications
Threat 1 - Low Caliber
Model
No.
Cert Size
(C1-C5)
New
9mm
V50
(fps/mps)
Conditioned
9mm
V50
(fps/mps)
New
9mm
BFS
(mm/in)
Conditioned
9mm
BFS (mm/in)
Certification
Date
Berry
(Yes/No)
BII-5
C1
1687
514.2
1591
484.9
32.52
1.28
31.82
1.25
01/14/2020 Y
C5
32.15
1.27
30.27
1.19
Threat 2 - High Caliber
Special Threats
Model No.
Sample
Size
9mm Wolf, 115gr
FMJ BFS
(mm/in)
9mm, 127gr
SXT +P+
17gr FSP V50
(fps/mps)
9mm,
115gr
FMJ
V50 (fps/mps)
BII-5
15x15
35.17
1.38
34.07
1.34
1774
540.7
1916
584.0
Ballistic Panel Materials
All materials shall be new without flaws that affect appearance, durability, and function. The
ballistic panels shall be constructed of a matrix of Woven Aramid and UD Polyethylene fabrics. No
other ballistic material shall be used.
Ballistic Panel Cover Material
Each ballistic panel shall be covered in 100% weldable Nylon 200D double wall ripstop with
TPU coating.
Panel Construction
All submitted vests shall have uniform layer count throughout the entire ballistic panel. If not,
the vests shall be rejected.
Model
No.
Cert Size (C1-
C5)
New
357Mag
V50
(fps/mps)
Conditioned
357Mag V50
(fps/mps)
New
357Mag
BFS (mm/in)
Conditioned
357Mag BFS
(mm/in)
ertification
Date
Berry
(Yes/No)
BII-5
C1
1677
511.1
1530
466.3
37.16
1.46
38.63
1.52
01/14/202
0
Y
C5
34.35
1.35
35.91
1.41
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i The areal density of ballistic materials, specially para-aramid, for ballistic and stab/spike resistance systems
may be affected by as much as 10% by ambient atmospheric conditions including, but not limited to relative
humidity and temperature. Therefore, when calculating areal density of ballistic systems PBE, Inc. uses “dry
weight.” Dry weight is defined as the areal density of the fabric after all moisture has been removed from the
material.
Standard Carrier
1.
Unique System Features
1.1. Patented Self-Suspending Ballistic System (SSBS) prevents the ballistic panels
from sagging and bunching inside the carrier
1.2. Ergonomically designed for a tailored fit, appearance, and minimum visibility
1.3. Cross-open shoulder design
1.4. Tail/no tail options
2.
Base System Features
2.1. Carrier exterior fabric: Polycotton, 65% Poyester-35% Cotton
2.2. Carrier exterior color options: Navy (BEB), Black (BKA), Tan (TNA), and White (WHA)
2.3. Carrier interior fabric: Polycotton, 65% Poyester-35% Cotton
2.4. Carrier interior color is the same as exterior color, except for: BEB with Black
(BKA) interior, TNA with White (WHA) interior
2.5. Available Plate Pockets - 5”x 8”, 6” x 8”, 7” x 9”, and 8”x 10”
2.6. One 5”x8” trauma plate (option of soft or steel)
2.7. Two 2”x7” Breath-O-Prene® shoulder straps
2.8. Four 2”x12” elastic side straps
2.9. One elastic cummerbund - 4” x 19” for sizes up to 48 and 4” x 27” for sizes 50 and up
2.10. Hidden ballistic zipper opening
2.11. VELCRO® brand fastener (low profile) used for side strap attachment points
2.12. Adjustable side straps offer 8-point adjustability
2.13. Narrow split front tail design provides a secure, less bulky fit. The tail Mesh material
improves air flow and breathability. The Mesh fabric is engineered to wick moisture
with ease, keeping you cool.
3.
Optional System Features
3.1. Concealable kit - Two carriers, one ballistic (front and back), and one soft trauma
plate
3.2. Concealable complete set - One carrier, one ballistic (front and back), and one soft
trauma plate
3.3. Additional Polycotton carrier
3.4. Blade plates
3.5. Trauma inserts
3.6. 2”x12” removable side straps
3.7. Elastic removable cummerbund
3.8. R20-D accessory carrier as a tactical option compatible with the concealable ballistics
3.9. ThorShield™ adds protection against Taser® or electroshock weapons
4.
Ballistic System Performance
4.1. Protection level - NIJ-STD-0101.06 Level IIA, II, and IIIA
4.2. Optional: NIJ-Standard-0115.00 certified spike protection packages with protection
levels 1, 2, and 3
4.3. For more details refer to the ballistics specifications
5.
Manufacturing Standards
All manufacturing processes follow the American Standards for Testing and Materials
(ASTM) listed below as they apply to textile manufacturing and measuring. Every product
is subjected to strict quality standards beginning with close inspections of fabric and other
raw material when they are received. In-process quality monitoring continues as fabric and
trim items are cut and manufactured into finished goods. A final inspection of each product
insures full compliance with standards and a quality product for the customer
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ASTM D-204 - Sewing Threads
ASTM D-6193 - Standard Practice for Stitches & Seam
ASTM D-1777 - Standard Method for Testing
Thickness of Textile Materials ASTM D-3776 - Mass
per
Unit
Area
(Weight)
of
Woven
Fabric
ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2000 Certification
6.
Sizes
Available in sizes 28 through 72 (even numbers)
The length availability varies with size: 28-42: S2, S1, R, L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5
44-72: S3, S2, S1, R, L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5
7.
Ballistic Labeling
7.1. Label material will withstand normal wear and cleaning and remain readable during
the entire warranted life of the armor or carrier
7.2. All soft body armor is labeled in strict adherence to the labeling requirement set forth
in NIJ-Standard-0101.06
7.3. Serial number assignments and marking of all ballistic components insure full
traceability from receipt by the manufacturing facility through testing, assembly,
and issue to the individual customer. The ballistic panel labeling shall include, but
not be limited to the following:
Name of Manufacturer Level of Protection NIJ 0101.06
Date of Manufacture Date of Issue
Size
Serial Number Model of Vest
Manufacture Location Care Instructions Warranty Period
8.
Stab Resistance Labeling
8.1. Label material will withstand normal wear and cleaning and remain readable during
the entire warranted life of the armor or carrier
8.2. All soft body armor is labeled in strict adherence to the labeling requirement set forth
in NIJ-Standard-0115.00
8.3. Serial number assignments and marking of all stab resistant components insure full
traceability from receipt by the manufacturing facility through testing, assembly, and
issue to the individual customer. The stab resistant panel labeling shall include, but
not be limited to the following:
•
Name of Manufacture Level of Protection
•
NIJ Standard 0115.00 Requirements Date of Manufacture
•
Size
•
Date of Issue Serial Number Model
•
Lot Number Warning
•
Care Instructions Identification Figure*
Note:
o
Edge Blade has a solid blue square with the protection level inside
o
Spike has a solid green triangle with the protection level inside
9. Carrier Labeling
9.1.
Label material will withstand normal wear and cleaning
9.2.
The label will remain readable during the entire warranted life of the carrier
9.3.
The label shall include, but not limited to the following:
Name of Manufacturer
Fabric Content
Size
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Care Instructions
Protection Warning
10. Warranty
Refer to the standard warranty
Spike Level 3
NIJ Certification
S-PB-L3 satisfies the requirements of NIJ-Standard-0115.00, Protection Class-Spike Level
3.
S-PB-L3 weight is 0.60 pounds per square foot. Thickness is 0.16 inches.
NIJ Compliance Test Data - Protection Level Specifications
E1 Strike Energy
E2 Over Test Strike Energy
Certifica
tion
Date
Berry
(Yes/No)
J
ft.lb
J
ft.lb
43±0.6
0
31.7±0.44
65±0.80
47.9±0.5
9
12/07/2010
Yes
Test Criteria
Test No.
Instrument
Strike
Angle
Strike Energy
1
Spike
0
E1
2
Spike
0
E2
3
Spike
45
E1
Spike Certification: PASS
Spike Dimensions
Ballistic Panel Materials
All materials shall be new without flaws that affect appearance, durability, and function. The ballistic
panels shall be constructed of Kevlar Woven Aramid fiber (correctional technology). No other ballistic
material shall be used.
Ballistic Panel Cover Material
Each ballistic panel shall be covered in 100% Nylon 70D, sewable Ripstop fabric.
Panel Construction
All submitted vests shall have uniform layer count throughout the entire ballistic panel. If not, the
vests shall be rejected.
NIJ Certification
S-PL3 satisfies the requirements of NIJ-Standard-0115.00, Protection Class-
Spike Level 3. S-PL3 weight is 0.56 pounds per square foot. Thickness is
0.14 inches.
SERIAL 220012-RFP
NIJ Compliance Test Data - Protection Level Specifications
E1 Strike Energy
E2 Over Test Strike Energy
Certification Date
Berry (Yes/No)
J
ft.lb
J
ft.lb
43±0.60
31.7±0.44
65±0.80
47.9±0.59
12/07/2010
Yes
Test Criteria
Test No.
Instrument
Strike
Angle
Strike Energy
1
Spike
0
E1
2
Spike
0
E2
3
Spike
45
E1
Ballistic Panel Materials
All materials shall be new without flaws that affect appearance, durability, and function. The
ballistic panels shall be constructed of Kevlar Woven Aramid fiber (correctional technology). No
other ballistic material shall be used.
Ballistic Panel Cover Material
Each ballistic panel shall be covered in 100% Nylon 70D, double wall Ripstop heat-seal fabric.
Panel Construction
All submitted vests shall have uniform layer count throughout the entire ballistic panel. If not, the
vests shall be rejected. The areal density of ballistic materials, specially para-aramid, for ballistic
and stab/spike resistance systems may be affected by as much as 10% by ambient atmospheric
conditions including, but not limited to relative humidity and temperature. Therefore, when
calculating areal density of ballistic systems PBE, Inc. uses “dry weight.” Dry weight is defined
as the areal density of the fabric after all moisture has been removed from the material.
i The areal density of ballistic materials, specially para-aramid, for ballistic and stab/spike resistance systems may be
affected by as much as 10% by ambient atmospheric conditions including, but not limited to relative humidity and
temperature. Therefore, when calculating areal density of ballistic systems PBE, Inc. uses “dry weight.” Dry weight is
defined as the areal density of the fabric after all moisture has been removed from the material.
SRV Vest w/Quik-Clip®
Revision: 2/26/19
1. Unique System Features
1.1. Can be fitted with optional 2 point trigger release system
1.2. Additional front and back panels can be purchased separately
1.3. Quik-Clip® front closure
1.4. Buckle on front flap and back panel, with 3-mag retention inserts in front flap panel
1.5. Hidden, ambidextrous radio pouches on each side.
2. Base System Features
2.1. Carrier exterior fabric: 500 Denier, 100% Nylon Cordura®
2.1.1. Carrier exterior color options: Ranger Green (GNR), Multicam (MUC), Coyote
(COY), OD
Green (GND), and Black (BKA), Wolf Gray (GYW)
2.2. Carrier interior fabric: Hypalon® and Tweave®
2.2.1. Carrier interior color options: Coyote (COY) and Black (BKA)
2.3. Front and back bottom internal loading plate pockets with 3” hook and loop flap closure
2.4. Plate pocket sizes:
Spike Certification: PASS
SERIAL 220012-RFP
2.4.1. Front (shooter’s cut) and back (shooter’s cut or rectangle10x12) plates, Style
Dependent
2.4.2. Side: 6”x6”
2.5. Internal bottom loading soft ballistics pockets with 1 ½” hook and loop closure
2.6. Two- point adjustable shoulder straps
2.7. Reinforced “Man-Down”, A frame drag handle
2.8. Internal removable 2” piece 4” adjustable elastic belly band, with 4” hook and loop
adjustable
closure for load bearing stabilization
2.9. External MOLLE compatible cummerbund with plastic stiffener and optional ballistic
inserts
2.10. Buckle on front and rear panels
2.11. Maximum 360º MOLLE compatible
2.12. Front center 3” x 9” webbing loop for optional ID attachment with hidden Admin Pouch
2.13. Modular ambidextrous shoulder quick release system
2.14. Removable shoulder cable channel with VELCRO® Brand Fastener and metal hook
attachment
system
3. Optional System Features
3.1. Plate backer ballistics
3.2. Removable throat and collar protector with ballistics
3.3. Removable shoulders and traps with ballistics
3.4. Removable biceps protectors with ballistics
3.5. Cumberbund with optional ballistics, bungee laced in back, optional side plate pockets
3.6. Removable groin protector with ballistics
3.7. Removable Lower abdominal and back extensions with ballistics
3.8. Shoulder protectors with VELCRO® Brand Fastener hook and loop, and snaps for
maximum
adjustability
4. Ballistic System Performance
4.1. Protection level options are NIJ-STD-0101.05 Level IIIA, and NIJ-STD-0101.06 Level
II, IIIA
4.2. Ballistics packages: AXBIIIA
4.3. All the packages are certified from C1 to C5
4.4. Refer to the ballistics specifications
5. Manufacturing Standards. All manufacturing processes follow the American Standards for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) listed below as they apply to textile manufacturing and
measuring. Every product is subjected to strict quality standards beginning with close
inspections of fabric and other raw material when they are received. In-process quality
monitoring continues as fabric and trim items are cut and manufactured into finished goods.
A final inspection of each product insures full compliance with standards and a quality product
for the customer.
•
ASTM D-204 - Sewing Threads
•
ASTM D-6193 - Standard Practice for Stitches & Seams
•
ASTM D-1777 - Standard Method for Testing Thickness of Textile Materials
•
ASTM D-3776 - Mass per Unit Area (Weight) of Woven Fabric
•
ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2000 Certification
6. Quality Management System. Point Blank Body Armor was successful in securing
registration to ISO9001:2008 Standards in 2009. The Quality Management System
developed to support this international quality standard embraces the concept of "continuous
improvement" and a closed loop set of checks and balances on key product characteristics
and key company performance measurements. Data is gathered on a "real time" basis and is
analyzed routinely to ensure that the manufacturing processes are achieving the desired
results. Products are analyzed throughout the processes to ensure the required product
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design performance required is achieved. The most current and innovative techniques and
equipment are utilized in each of the analysis methods. All measurement devices are in a
calibration system that is traceable to the National Institute of Testing and Standards to ensure
the accuracy of the data. Point Blank Body Armor works tirelessly to ensure that a world class
product is provided.
7. Sizes
Available in sizes: SM, MD, LG, XL, LGL1, and LG1L1. The external cummerbund is available
in two sizes: SM/MD and LG/XL
8. Ballistic Labeling
8.1. Label material will withstand normal wear and cleaning and remain readable during
the entire warranted life of the armor or carrier
8.2. All soft body armor is labeled in strict adherence to the labeling requirement set forth
in NIJ-Standard-0101.04 Interim Requirement 2005 Revision
8.3. Serial number assignments and markings of all ballistic components insure full
traceability from receipt by the manufacturing facility through testing, assembly, and
issue to the individual customer. The ballistic panel labeling shall include, but not be
limited to the following:
•
Name of Manufacturer
•
Level of Protection
•
NIJ.04 I.R. 2005
•
Date of Manufacture
•
Date of Issue
•
Size
•
Serial Number
•
Model of Vest
•
Manufacture Location
•
Care Instructions
•
Warranty Period
9. Carrier Labeling
9.1. Label material will withstand normal wear and cleaning
9.2. The label will remain readable during the entire warranted life of the carrier
9.3. The label shall include, but not limited to the following:
•
Name of Manufacturer
•
Fabric Content
•
Size
•
Care Instructions
•
Protection Warning
10. Warranty
Refer to the standard warranty
Advanced Plate Carrier (APC)
Revision: 4/12/22
1. Unique System Features 1.1. Modular optional ambidextrous shoulder attachment quick
release system (center, right or left pull)
1.2. Scalable with optional groin, lower ab, lower back, throat, trap collar, yoke and bicep
protection
1.3. Accepts MBAV shaped ballistic panels
1.4. Removable front flap MOLLE compatible
1.5. Quik-Clip closing system
2. Base System Features
2.1. Carrier exterior fabric: 500 Denier, 100% Nylon
SERIAL 220012-RFP
2.1.1. Carrier exterior color options: Ranger Green (GNR), Multicam (MUC), Coyote
(COY), OD
Green (GND), and Black (BKA), Wolf Gray (GYW), LAPD Midnight Navy (BEL)
2.2. Carrier interior fabric: 520E Tweave
2.2.1. Carrier interior color options: see exterior color options
2.3. Front and back bottom internal loading plate pockets with 3” hook and loop flap closure
2.4. Plate pocket sizes:
2.4.1. Front and back hold 8x10 or 10x12 plates, Style / Size Dependent
2.4.2. Side: 6”x6”
2.5. Internal bottom loading soft ballistics pockets with 1 ½” hook and loop closure
2.6. Kangaroo Pocket with 3 x M4 magazine capacity
2.7. Reinforced “Man-Down” strap
2.8. Admin Pouch
2.9. External MOLLE compatible cummerbund with plastic stiffener
2.10. Bungee lace adjustable cumberbunds
2.11. Maximum 360º MOLLE compatible
2.12. Front center 3” x 6” webbing loop for ID attachment; 1”x6” Name Plaque
2.13. PYY / Chest Rig webbing, cable routing
2.14. Removable shoulder cable channel with VELCRO® Brand Fastener and metal hook
attachment
system
3. Optional System Features
3.1. Front removable front flap with kangaroo pocket
3.2. Removable throat protector
3.3. Removable collar protector
3.4. Removable biceps protectors
3.5. Removable Trap protector
3.6. Removable ballistic yoke
3.7. Lower abdominal protector that can also be used as a lower back protector.
3.8. Shoulder protectors with VELCRO® Brand Fastener hook and loop, and snaps for
maximum adjustability
3.9. Side plate pockets
4. Ballistic System Performance
4.1. Protection level options are NIJ-STD-0101.05 Level IIIA, and NIJ-STD-0101.06 Level II,
IIIA
4.2. Ballistics packages: AXBIIIA
4.3. All the packages are certified from C1 to C5
4.4. Refer to the ballistics specifications
5. Manufacturing Standards. All manufacturing processes follow the American Standards for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) listed below as they apply to textile manufacturing and measuring.
Every product is subjected to strict quality standards beginning with close inspections of fabric
and other raw material when they are received. In-process quality monitoring continues as fabric
and trim items are cut and manufactured into finished goods. A final inspection of each product
insures full compliance with standards and a quality product for the customer.
•
ASTM D-204 - Sewing Threads
•
ASTM D-6193 - Standard Practice for Stitches & Seams
•
ASTM D-1777 - Standard Method for Testing Thickness of Textile Materials
•
ASTM D-3776 - Mass per Unit Area (Weight) of Woven Fabric
•
ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2000 Certification
6. Quality Management System. Point Blank Body Armor was successful in securing
certification to both Quality (ISO 9001) and Environmental (ISO 14001) Management standards
recognized internationally and Body Armor 9000 (BA9000), recognized by the National Institute
of Justice (NIJ). The Quality Management System (QMS) was developed to provide consistency
and conformity in the manufacturing process while meeting requirements of these standards.
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The QMS promotes continuous improvement in all aspects of business with a focus on enhancing
customer satisfaction.
Monitoring systems are in place throughout the assemble process to ensure key product
characteristics are met before proceeding to the next steps. Data from these areas is collected
in “real time” and analyzed to ensure conformance and facilitate the modification of processes
when necessary to achieve requirements. All monitoring and measuring devices used by Point
Blank Enterprises to verify conformance are maintained in a calibration system and traceable to
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Point Blank Enterprises works diligently
to provide the highest quality protective solutions in the world our customers have come to
expect.
7. Sizes
Available in sizes: SM, MD, LG, XL
8. Ballistic Labeling
8.1. Label material will withstand normal wear and cleaning and remain readable during the
warranted life of the armor or carrier
8.2. All soft body armor is labeled in strict adherence to the labeling requirement set forth in NIJ-
Standard-0101.04 Interim Requirement 2005 Revision
8.3. Serial number assignments and markings of all ballistic components insure full traceability
from receipt by the manufacturing facility through testing, assembly, and issue to the individual
customer. The ballistic panel labeling shall include, but not be limited to the following:
•
Name of Manufacturer
•
Level of Protection
•
NIJ.04 I.R. 2005
•
Date of Manufacture
•
Date of Issue
•
Size
•
Serial Number
•
Model of Vest
•
Manufacture Location
•
Care Instructions
•
Warranty Period
9. Carrier Labeling
9.1. Label material will withstand normal wear and cleaning
9.2. The label will remain readable during the entire warranted life of the carrier
9.3. The label shall include, but not limited to the following:
•
Name of Manufacturer
•
Fabric Content
•
Size
•
Care Instructions
•
Protection Warning
10. Warranty
Refer to the standard warranty
ARMIS Tactical Vest
Revision: 4/12/22
1. Unique System Features
1.1. Hidden wire routing channels
1.2. Improved padding system increases airflow and breathability
1.3. Internal cummerbund to stabilize carrier and provide a secure fit
1.4. Ergonomic carrier shape provides optimum protective coverage while
maintaining maximum maneuverability
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2. Base System Features
2.1. Exterior fabric: 500 Denier Cordura® Nylon fabric
2.2. Exterior color options: Black (BKA), Coyote (COY), OD Green (GND), Ranger
Green (GNR), Multicam (MUC)
2.3. Interior fabric: 520 E Tweave
2.4. High Visibility, Removable ID panels:
2.4.1.
Front: 1 – 3”x9” removable hook and loop fastener ID panel
2.4.2. Back: 1 – 3”x9” removable hook and loop fastener ID panel, 1 – 1”x6”
removable hook and loop fastener ID panel
2.4.3.
Optional Biceps: 1 each 3”x7” removable hook and loop fastener ID panel
2.5. Raised spacer mesh padding system placed within the Tweave lining
improves airflow and breathability
2.6. Easily adjustable one size shoulder strapping system provides adjustability and
load bearing support
2.7. External bottom loading hard armor plate pocket in front and rear
2.8. Reinforced A-Frame drag handle
2.9. MOLLE compatible Webbing Attachment System
2.10. Adjustable External Cumberbund with hook and look fasteners on the
front and bungee stabilizing system in the back
2.10.1. Removable Front Flaps to secure External Cumberbund
2.10.1.1.
Kangaroo Front Flaps with three rifle magazine inserts is standard
2.10.1.2.
Back flaps close with hook and loop fasteners, to house the
center back of the External Cumberbund.
2.10.1.3.
Internal Cumberbund with hook and loop fasteners in the front
2.11.
Ambidextrous cable channel opening on the chest
Optional System Features
2.12. Laser cut Laminated Nylon for the exterior fabric
2.12.1. Increased puncture, abrasion and water resistance
2.12.2. Increased tensile strength
2.12.3. MOLLE compatible
2.13.
Shoulder Mounted, Pull Cable release available on either side of the carrier
2.13.1. Releases one shoulder and one cumberbund, or one shoulder and both
cumberbunds depending on set up
2.13.2. One shoulder stays connected to ensure kit stays in one connected group
2.14.
Front Flap options to accommodate multifunctional utility pouch, magazine
inserts, or flat MOLLE panel.
2.15.
KWIQ-CLIP Side Closure Buckle System
2.15.1. Averages 378 lbf tensile strength
2.15.2. Rectangular shaped release
2.15.3. Flush, non-curved profile
2.15.4. Streamlined ballistic overlap attached by 1” webbing
2.15.5. Self-cleaning slots
2.15.6. Quick don / doff via Self-Guiding Channel and releasing by lifting and
pulling in an outward horizontal motion
2.15.7. Complete Set includes: Throat, Collar, Biceps, Lower Abs, Trapezius, Lower
Back, Groin
3. Ballistic System Performance
3.1. Protection level options include:
3.1.1.
Protection Levels II and IIIA, NIJ Standard 0101-06
3.1.2.
For more details, please refer to the Ballistic Specifications
4. Manufacturing Standards
All manufacturing processes follow the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
listed below as they apply to textile manufacturing and measuring. Every product is
subjected to strict quality standards beginning with close inspections of fabric and other raw
material when they are received. In-process quality monitoring continues as fabric and trim
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items are cut and manufactured into finished goods. A final inspection of each product
ensures full compliance with standards and a quality product for the customer
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ASTM D204-02 – Standard Test Methods for Sewing Threads
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ASTM D6193-16 – Standard Practice for Stitches & Seams
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ASTM D1777-96 (2019) – Standard Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials
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ASTM D3776/D3776M-09A (2017) – Standard Test Methods for Mass Per
Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric
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ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2015 – Quality Management Systems
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ANSI/ISO/ASQ E14001-2004 – Environmental Management Systems
5. Quality Management System
Point Blank Body Armor has been successful in securing certification to both Quality
(ISO 9001) and Environmental (ISO 14001) Management Standards recognized
Internationally and Body Armor 9000 (BA9000), recognized by the National Institute of
Justice (NIJ). The Quality Management System (QMS) was developed to provide
consistency and conformity in the manufacturing process while meeting requirements
of these standards. The QMS promotes continuous improvement in all aspects of
business with a focus on enhancing customer satisfaction.
Monitoring systems are in place throughout the assembly process to ensure key
product characteristics are met before proceeding to the next steps. Data from these
areas is collected in “real time” and analyzed to ensure conformance and facilitate the
modification of processes when necessary to achieve requirements. All monitoring and
measuring devices used by Point Blank to verify conformance are maintained in a
calibration system and traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST). Point Blank works diligently to provide the highest quality protective solutions
in the world our customers have come to expect.
6. Sizes
6.1. Carrier: Available in sizes Small(SM) – 3XL (LG3) with lengths of R-L2
6.2. Plates: Can accommodate
6.2.1.
Carrier size Small: 8”x10” Shooter’s Cut
6.2.2.
Carrier Size Medium – 3XL: 10”x12” Shooter’s Cut
7. Ballistic Labeling
7.1. Label material will withstand normal wear and cleaning and remain readable during the
entire warranted life of the armor or carrier
7.2. All soft body armor is labeled in strict adherence to the labeling requirement set forth
in NIJ Standard 0101.06
7.3. Serial number assignments and marking of all ballistic components insure full
traceability from receipt by the manufacturing facility through testing, assembly, and
issue to the individual customer. The ballistic panel labeling shall include, but not be
limited to the following:
•
Name of Manufacture
•
Level of Protection
•
NIJ STD 0101.06
•
Date of Manufacture
•
Date of Issue
•
Size
•
Serial Number
•
Model of Vest
•
Manufacture Location
•
Care Instructions
•
Warranty Period
8. Carrier Labeling
8.1. Label material will withstand normal wear and cleaning
8.2. The label will remain readable during the entire warranted life of the carrier
8.3. The label shall include, but not limited to the following:
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Name of Manufacturer
•
Fabric Content
•
Size
•
Care Instructions
•
Protection Warning
9. Warranty
9.1. Refers to the Standard Warranty
Research and Development
Product Specification Form
AX-SERIES BALLISTIC SYSTEM LEVEL II
Hard Armor Plate
Omega
Revision: 2/3/20
NIJ Certification
Omega Plate satisfies the requirements of NIJ Standard-0101.06 Level IIIA Stand Alone: Level III ICW, and the
Compliance Testing Program.
Omega Plate weight:
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5”x8” Full Size @ 0.79 lbs
•
6”x8” Full Size @ 0.95 lbs
•
6”x8” Female
@ 0.95 lbs
•
7”x9” Full Size @ 1.20 lbs
•
7”x9” Female
@ 1.20 lbs
•
8”x10” SAPI
@ 1.47 lbs
•
10”x12” SAPI @ 2.1 lbs
•
Thickness is .50 inches (+/- .125”).
NIJ Compliance Test Data - Protection Level Specifications Testing
Standard
Stand Alone: .357 Cal Sig, FMJ FN
.44 Mag 240G SJHP
Ballistic Plate Materials:
Composite
Ballistic Plate Cover Material:
Polyurea Protective Cover
Plate Construction
All submitted plates shall have uniform ballistic material count throughout the entire ballistic plate. If not, the vests
shall be rejected.
Stand-Alone Threat Testing and ICW Special Threat Testing:
The body armor models have been tested in accordance with the NIJ Body Armor Test Protocol requirements at an
NIJ independent ballistic laboratory. The threats used for the ballistic resistance tests were:
In-Conjunction With (ICW): AXII, AXIIIA, AXBIIIA, BII-1, CB-S3-BIIIA, CB-S2-BII-1:
•
5.56mmx45mm (M193)
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7.62mmx39 (PS Ball)
•
7.62mmx39mm (Ball LC)
•
7.62mmx51mm (M80)
Projectiles were fired from a universal receiver which was fitted with the appropriate barrel and mounted
on a Chesapeake Testing mount; unless noted as a contact shot in which projectiles were fired from the
appropriate hand gun.
NIJ Certification
Omega Plus Hard Armor Plate
Omega Plate Plus satisfies the requirements of NIJ Standard-0101.06 Level IIIA Special Threat Rifle ICW, and the
Compliance Testing Program.
Omega Plate weight:
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7.25"x11.50" SC @ 2.70 lbs
•
8.75"x11.75" SC @ 3.30 lbs
•
9.50"x12.50" SC @ 3.80 lbs
•
10.25"x13.25" SC @ 4.30 lbs
•
11.0"x14.00" SC @ 4.80 lbs
•
8.00”x10,00” SC @ 2.50 lbs
•
10.00”x12.00” SC @ 3.60 lbs
Thickness is .80 inches (+/- 0.125”).
NIJ Compliance Test Data - Protection Level Specifications Testing
Standard: ICW Special Threat, Rifle
Construction: Ceramic / Composite
Ballistic Plate Cover Material: Polyurea Protective Cover
Plate Construction
All submitted plates shall have uniform ballistic material count throughout the entire ballistic plate. If not, the vests
shall be rejected.
Stand-Alone Threat Testing and ICW Special Threat Testing:
The body armor models have been tested in accordance with the NIJ Body Armor Test Protocol requirements at
an NIJ independent ballistic laboratory. The threats used for the ballistic resistance tests were:
In-Conjunction With (ICW): Level IIIA Soft Body Armor:
•
5.56mmx45mm (M855)
•
7.62mmx39 (PS Ball)
•
7.62mmx39mm (MSC)
•
7.62mmx51mm (M80)
Projectiles were fired from a universal receiver which was fitted with the appropriate barrel and mounted
on a Chesapeake Testing mount; unless noted as a contact shot in which projectiles were fired from the
appropriate hand gun.
Speed Plates
NIJ Certification
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Speed Plate satisfies the requirements of NIJ Standard-0101.06 Level IIIA Stand Alone and the Compliance Testing
Program.
Speed Plate weight:
• 5”x7” Full Size @ 0.45 lbs
• 5”x8” Full Size @ 0.50 lbs
• 6”x8” Full Size @ 0.60 lbs
• 7”x9” Full Size @ 1.70 lbs
• 7”x10” SC @ 0.75 lbs
• 8”x10” SC @ 0.85 lbs
• 10”x12” SC @ 1.30 lbs
• 11"x14" SC @ 2.00 lbs
• Female 5"x7" @ 0.45 lbs
• Female 6"x8" @ 0.60 lbs
Thickness is .35 inches (+/- 0.125”).
NIJ Compliance Test Data - Protection Level Specifications Testing Standard
Stand Alone:
5.7x28mm, 27gr (SS195)
5.7x28mm, 40gr (Hornady Blue Tip) 357 Sig 115gr
JHP
237 Sig 125gr GDHP
9mm 115gr Fiocchi FMJ
9mm 127gr Winchester Ranger (SXT)
40 cal 95gr HP
7.62x25mm Tokarev Norinco 85gr FMJ (steel jacket) 7.62x25mm Tokarev Foreign 85gr FMJ (steel jacket) 7.62x25mm
Tokarev S&B 85gr FMJ (steel jacket)
ICW when tested with NIJ Certified Level IIIA armor: Winchester 12 ga 1oz slug
Spike 1, Level 1
Projectiles were fired from a universal receiver which was fitted with the appropriate barrel and mounted on
a Chesapeake Testing mount; unless noted as a contact shot in which projectiles were fired from the
appropriate hand gun.
40260 SA Rifle Plate
Revision: 4/12/22
1. Unique System Features
1.1 Multi-Curve
1.2 Construction: Composite with Nylon spall
1.3 Thickness: 0.70”+- 0.125”
1.4 Weight: .08 - – 2.9 lbs. dependent on plate size
2. Base System Features
2.1 Stand Alone ballistic performance, Special Threat (Rifle)
2.2 High Performance ballistic protection
2.3 Multi-Curve shape for comfort and maneuverability
3. Optional System Features
3.1 Carriers and pouches
4. Ballistic System Performance
4.1 Protection level options include:
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4.1.1
Special Threat, Rifle, Stand Alone
4.1.2
Rounds Defeated include: 7.62x54mm, 148 (LPS); 5.56x45mm, 55 grain M193; 7.62x39mm, 123
grain MSC; 7.62x51mm, 149grain Ball (M80).
5. Manufacturing Standards
All manufacturing processes follow the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) listed below as they
apply to textile manufacturing and measuring. Every product is subjected to strict quality standards beginning
with close inspections of fabric and other raw material when they are received. In-process quality monitoring
continues as fabric and trim items are cut and manufactured into finished goods. A final inspection of each
product ensures full compliance with standards and a quality product for the customer
•
ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems
•
ANSI/ISO/ASQ E14001-2004 – Environmental Management Systems
6. Quality Management System
Point Blank Body Armor has been successful in securing certification to both Quality (ISO 9001) and
Environmental (ISO 14001) Management Standards recognized Internationally and Body Armor 9000
(BA9000), recognized by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). The Quality Management System (QMS)
was developed to provide consistency and conformity in the manufacturing process while meeting
requirements of these standards. The QMS promotes continuous improvement in all aspects of business
with a focus on enhancing customer satisfaction.
Monitoring systems are in place throughout the assembly process to ensure key product characteristics
are met before proceeding to the next steps. Data from these areas is collected in “real time” and analyzed
to ensure conformance and facilitate the modification of processes when necessary to achieve
requirements. All monitoring and measuring devices used by Point Blank to verify conformance are
maintained in a calibration system and traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Point Blank works diligently to provide the highest quality protective solutions in the world our customers
have come to expect.
7. Sizes
7.1 Carrier: Available in sizes to accommodate plate sizes listed below:
7.2 Plates: Can accommodate 6”x8” Full size Single Curve, 8.75”x11.75” SC, 9.5”x12.5” SC, 10.25”x13.25” SC,
11”x14” SC (SC=Shooter’s Cut)
8. Ballistic Labeling
8.1
Label material will withstand normal wear and cleaning and remain readable during the entire warranted
life of the armor or carrier
8.2
All soft body armor is labeled in strict adherence to the labeling requirement set forth in NIJ Standard
0101.06
8.3
Serial number assignments and marking of all ballistic components insure full traceability from receipt
by the manufacturing facility through testing, assembly, and issue to the individual customer. The
ballistic panel labeling shall include, but not be limited to the following:
•
Name of Manufacture
•
Level of Protection
•
NIJ STD 0101.06
•
Date of Manufacture
•
Date of Issue
•
Size
•
Serial Number
•
Model of Vest
•
Manufacture Location
•
Care Instructions
•
Warranty Period
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9. Carrier Labeling
9.1 Label material will withstand normal wear and cleaning
9.2 The label will remain readable during the entire warranted life of the carrier
9.3 The label shall include, but not limited to the following:
•
Name of Manufacturer
•
Fabric Content
•
Size
•
Care Instructions
•
Protection Warning
10. Warranty
Refers to the Standard Warranty