NASHUA POLICE
DEPARTMENT Bate: 12 February 2020
intradepartmental Communication
Te: Dan Kooken, Purchasing Manager
From: Karen A. Smith, Business Manager
Subject: Nashua Police Department Bulletproof Vests
The Nashua Police Department (NPD) is requesting to purchase thirty-four (34) second chance SX Level
ll bulletproof vests as needed during fiscal FY20 budget year. Nineteen (19) 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 (75) 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 simunitions.
The Nashua Police Department recommends purchasing the vest order from Atlantic Tactical of New
Cumberland, PA under State of New Hampshire contract #8001970. Funding is available in the 2018 and
2019 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant for a portion of the vest purchase price. The Police Department's
required match will be funded from the Department's Protective Clothing account.
Sincerely,
boned SA
Karen A. Smith
Business Manager
