NASHUA POLICE
DEP ARTMENT Date: 21 December 2015
Intradepartmental Communication
To: CFO Dan Kooken
From: Karen A. Smith, Business Manager
Subject: Nashua Police Department Bulletproof Vests
The Nashua Police Department (NPD) is requesting to purchase twenty-six (26) second chance Summit
Level il bulletproof vests as needed during fiscal FY16 budget year. Eleven (11) of the vests are part of
the five year manufacturer replacement schedule for vest with expiration dates prior to June 30", The
balance of fifteen (15) vests is anticipated for potential new hire recruits as need for the fiscal year. The
current vests are being retained for use during training such as simulations.
The State of New Hampshire contract was awarded to Riley’s Sportshop; however, they are unable to
continue to honor the contract. The State does not anticipate awarding a new contract until spring.
Meanwhile, our vests are expiring in the coming months. Atlantic Tactical has agreed to offer the same
price as the State contract.
The Nashua Police Department recommends purchasing the vest order from Atlantic Tactical of New
Cumberland, PA. Funding is available in the 2014 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant for 50% of the vest
purchase price. The Police Department's required 50% match will be funded from the Department's
Protective Clothing account 50.1.500 61110.
Sincerely,
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Karen A. Smith
Business Manager
