D. All body armor models including ballistic, concealable, tactical, ballistic/stab resistant and any
other type of body armor that include the option of additional trauma or hard armor plate
protection shall have the plate pocket permanently secured to the body armor carrier on three
sides { both sides and the bottom).
Vests shall provicle front, back and side protection per specifications below and must be available in
both male and female configuration for all sizes. Workmanship and construction details, cutting,
stitching, and finishing shall be in all cases in accordance with first-class commercial textile standard
praciices for the intended purposes. All equioment must or exceed the following requirements.
e Federal Standard NIJ-STD 0101.06 or any subsequent revision
e Federal Standard No. 751, Stitches, Seams and Stitching
Six Point Adjustable Straps
* Ballistic Panel Covers. Waterproof, permanently covered with semi-permeable material which
allows gases and heat to pass through, but prevents liquids and moisture from penetrating;
moisture-vapor barrier, prevents fuels, body oils or repellents irom contaminating the ballistic panel
and will not cause negative impact on waterproof properties of the cover
« All suspension and fastening straps must be removable on both male and female vests
e Trauma plates 5” x 8"; soft
* Vests shall be acjustable with removable suspension and fastening straps and shall provide front,
back and side protection and available in male & female sizes.
e Allsizing, measuremenis and finat fitting shall be done at no expense to the State.
VEST CONFIGURATION
This section shall describe the general configuration desired by the State of New Hampshire.
» Vest type is slip-over style, covering most of upper torso; four neoprene or elastic straps with hook
and pile fasteners for adjustable positioning and comfort
* Front ballistic panel is contoured, with scoop neck, fo cover chest area approximately to
collarbone area; chest/bicep region cui with sufficient space to prevent imitation and restriction
during routine duties.
e Rear ballistic panel shall cover torso back {in a standing position), to within 4"{+) of top of duty
belt; and in a sitting position to within 2"(+) of top of duty belt
* Panels shall be removable by zipper or Velcro opening
VEST FIT
A factory-trained representative, distriputor/dealer, or a designated Siate Agency employee who
has been trained in the proper fitting of the vests, shall take individual measurements. Measurements
must take into account proper fit, special fitting considerations for duty gear and in Mi standards or
guidance,
Modification and adjustments to any garment that has been issued to an officer for which it was
originally constructed, that does not fit properly, shall be returned for modification to the manufacturer
within 30-clays days of delivery. All such required modifications shall be completed and returned to the
requesting agency within fourteen (14) calendar days without any additional cost unless mutually
agreed upon by the state and the contractor,
CARRIER
Material shall be constructed of a breathable fabric with zippered or Velcro opening for insertion of
batistic panel. Straps shall be adjustable and removable; made fromm neoprene material or high quality
elastic cut squarely from a rolled stock with anchor stitching.
COLOR
The State will determine the color. Coloring shall be permanent and not "bleed" onto other garmenis.
In the event the garment bleeds, contractor may be held liable for any damages on personal clothing
and/or equipment.
