BD. All body armor models inctuding ballistic, conceclabte, tactical, bollistic/stab resistant and any
oiher type of body armor that include the option of additional trauma or hard armor plate
protection shall have the plate pocket permanenily secured to the body armor carier on three
sides (both sides and the batforn}.
Vests shall provide front, back and side protection per specifications below anc must be available in
boih mele 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
practices for the intended purposes. All equipment must or exceed the following requirements.
» Federal Standard NIJ-STD 0101.06 or any subsequent revision
e Federal Standard No, 751, Stitches, Seams and Siitching
® Six Point Adjustable Straps
® Ballistic Panel Covers, Walerprocf, permanently covered with semi-permeable material which
allows gases and heat to pass through, but prevents liquids and moisture frorn penetrating:
meisiure-vapor barrier, prevents fuels, bocly oils ar repellents from contaminating the ballistic panel
and will not cause negative impact on woterprool properties of the cover
* All suspension and fastening straps musi be removable an both male and female vests
« Trauma plates 5" x 8" soft
« Vests shall be adjustable wiih removable suspension and fasiening straps and shail provide front,
back and side protection and available in male & femole sizes.
e Allsizing, measuremenis and final fitting shall be done at no expense fo the Siate.
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 forso; four neoprene or elastic straps with hook
and pile fasteners for aciiustable positioning and comfort
e Front ballistic panel is contoured, with scoop neck, fo cover chest area approximately to
collarbone area; chesl/bicep region cut with sufficient space to prevent iritation and restriction
during routine duties.
e Rear ballistic panel shall cover torso back (in a standing position}, io within 4"(+) of lop of duty
belt; and in a sitting position fo within 2"(+) of top of duty belt
* Panels shall be removable by zipper or Velcro opening
VEST FIT
A factory-trained representative, distribuior/dealer, or a designated State Agency employee who
has been trained in the proper filling of the vesis, shall fake individual measurements. Measurements
musi fake into account proper fit. special fitting considerations for duly gear and in MII standards or
guidance.
Modification and adjustments to any garment that has been issued to an officer for which ii was
originally constructed, that does not fit properly, shall be returned for modification to the manufacturer
within 30-days 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 mvuiually
agreed upon by the state and ihe contractor.
CARRIER
Maierial shall be constructed of o breathable fabric with zippered or Velcro opening for insertion of
ballistic panel. Straps shall be adjustable and removable; made fram neoprene material or high quality
elasiic cut squarely from a rolled stack with anchor stitching.
COLOR
The State will determine the color. Coloring shall be permanent and not “bleed onto oiher garments.
In the event the garment bleeds, contractor may be held liable for any damages on personal clothing
and/or equipmeni,
