Ballistic Vest for Law Enforcement Officers

This contract is a direct one‑time purchase for ballistic vests to be issued to law‑enforcement officers of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office. The solicitation (event #1552) was posted on the county’s supplier portal, opened on July 29 2021 and awarded on July 30 2021. The purchase falls under the “DIRECT ONE TIME PURCHASE PO <$5,000 COMP” category, indicating a low‑value, fast‑track procurement. No vendor was publicly disclosed. The requirement calls for concealable, NIJ Level IIIA protective armor meeting specific ballistic performance thresholds and constructed from Kevlar® and Tex Tech Core Matrix fabrics. • Procurement type: sole‑source or other‑than‑full‑open‑competition (direct purchase). • Scope: acquisition of a single or small quantity of ballistic vests meeting detailed NIJ‑III A specifications. • Budget ceiling: under $5,000 (exact amount not stated).