Description
The City of Austin is seeking to purchase multi-piece tactical carrier vests with accessories for the Austin Police Department's SWAT Team and Organized Crime Unit. The vests must meet National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards for ballistic performance and have various features such as modular pockets, hydration and communication tabs, and a removable MOLLE kangaroo front flap. The contract will be for an initial term of 36 months with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods.
• The vests must meet NIJ STD 0101.04 dated no later than September 2012, or latest revision for Threat Level Type IIIA ballistic performance.
• The vests must meet Military (MIL)-STD-662E latest revision.
• The vests must meet Federal Standard No. 751, Seams & Stitching latest revision.
• The vests must meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/American Society for Quality (ASQC) Standards latest revision.
• The ballistic resistant body armor shall have the ability to supply maximum protection against bullet penetration and blunt trauma while allowing the wearer maximum flexibility and comfort while performing in high-risk situations.