Ballistic Vest for Law Enforcement Officers

This contract concerns the procurement of concealable ballistic body armor (vest‑style) for law‑enforcement officers of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office. The agency issued a specification request detailing NIJ Level III‑A performance requirements, specific material constructions (Kevlar® aramid fibers, Tex Tech Core Matrix, Spectra stitching), weight and thickness limits, and a suite of ballistic test criteria that exceed standard NIJ thresholds. The solicitation was posted as an informal, direct‑purchase procurement (under $5,000) and was awarded on August 3 2021. No vendor is identified in the public record. Key points for potential vendors include the need for certified Level III‑A armor, ability to meet strict areal density (1.15 lb/ft²) and thickness (0.250 in) specifications, and compliance with the detailed ballistic test matrix. The contract likely represents a single‑award, low‑value purchase. • Product: Concealable Level III‑A ballistic vest for deputies. • Technical: Must use specific Kevlar® fabrics, “Broken X” stitching, and meet detailed V‑50, BFS, and RPI ballistic metrics. • Procurement: Informal direct‑purchase PO <$5,000, awarded August 3 2021, vendor not disclosed.