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1.SCOPE
This product specification details the style and quality of concealable soft body armor vests intended for use by male or female
members of this agency. The vests shall be worn comfortably while being concealed under a shirt. All vests shall provide
protection against labeled projectile penetration while reducing resultant blunt trauma and vest distortior to acceptable levels.
The successful vendor shall be required to supply the individual vests with applicable options and colors as ordered for male or
female personnel.
The concealable body armor shall be the Point Blank Body Armor Model AIIF for NIJ 0101.06 for Threat Level II Bids based on
body armor models made by manufacturers other than Point Blank Body Armor must be clearly identifies as such, and bidders
must include full product description, a complete bid sample, male and female, drawings and/or pootographs, technical
specifications.
Where the apparent low bidder has proposed an alternate product, that bidder shall demonstrate product equivalency to the
satisfaction of the department. Evidence of equivalency shall be presented for each requirement of this specification, and the
burden of such equivalency in entirely on the vendor. Any bidder may be required, at any time during the procurement process,
to provide documentation proving compliance with any or all the terms of this specification.
Only body armor models, which have been tested by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) National Law Enforcement
&Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC), and found to comply with NIJ Standard 0101.06 Ballistic Resistance of Body
Armor for Type II armor, shall be submitted under this specification. No exceptions.
Bids with multiple models, as alternates will be rejected.
2. SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS
Commercially accepted practices shall apply to any detail not covered in this specification and to any omission of this specifica-
tion. Any omission or question of interpretation of the specification which affects the ballistic performance or integrity of the soft
body armor being offered shall be addressed in writing and submitted with the bid.
3. PROTEST
Any protest based on the selection and performance criteria of this specification will be disregarded.
4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The following list of standards and specifications in effect on the date of this solicitation shall form a part of this specification.
1. National Institute of Justice, Standard NIJ-STD-0101.06, Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor.
2. MIL-STD-662F, V50 Ballistic Test for Armor •
3. ASTM D 6193, Standard Practices for Stitches and Seams.
4. ANSUISO/ASQ Q9001-2000 Certification
Requirements of this specification shall take precedence over the above referenced standards and specifications.
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5. PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS
The successful bidder must be a recognized wholesaler/retailer, which maintains a convenient location for measurement, fitting
and service during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Any manufacturers, which bid direct, must include a service
proposal as to how measuring, re-works, and customer service will be maintained without local distribution. Direct bids from
manufacturers,which do not contain a detailed service proposal,will be rejected.
6.SPECIFIC QUANTITY
The agency has the right to determine quantity, if not otherwise specified in the procurement document. Of the total quantity
purchased, both male and female products will be represented. The department retains the right to adjust the total quantities,
while maintaining the accepted bid price, without notification to vendor. The term of the contract, including extensions, and/or
escalation clauses, shall be stated in the bid document.
7. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
The Intended use of the soft body armor detailed herein is intended to be standard issue armor. It is intended for routine daily
wear as an undergarment.
The soft body armor shall be designed to provide:
1. Light and thin NIJ certified armor in Level II
2. A high degree of concealment and comfort.
3. Minimum restriction of motion or mobility.
4. Optional carriers to allow for laundering and color changes.
5. Provide resistance against the labeled projectiles in accordance with the NIJ Standard 0101.06.
8. GENERAL DESIGN
The ballistic panels of soft body armor meeting this specification shall provide thin, flexible, lightweight comfort utilizing high
performance ballistic materials. The soft body armor shall be designed for regular daily wear as an undergarment. Therefore,
vests shall be designed and constructed to provide (1) light and thin NIJ certified armor in Level II, (2) durability, (3) ease of
cleaning, (4) minimum restriction of motion or mobility, and (5)the greatest amount of ballistic coverage consistent with comfort
and concealment.
The general configuration shall be the slipover vest type that covers the majority of the upper torso, including side coverage.
Two removable/replaceable elastic Breathe-O-Prene®shoulder straps and four removable/replaceable elastic waist straps with
hook and pile fasteners shall provide proper positioning and comfort. The entire vest perimeter shall be curved. No sharp
corners or straight edges shall be allowed.
The front ballistic panel shall cover the chest approximately up to the collar bone, have a scooped neck sufficient to maintain
conceal ability when wearing an open collar shirt, extend downward to the waist but not far enough to"push up into the throat"
when the wearer is seated, and extend around the sides to provide side protection. The biceps/chest region shall be cut with
sufficient space to minimize irritation and restriction of arm movement during common duties such as the operation of motor
vehicles. The outer shell carriers shall include 5" x 8° front and rear 5" x 8" /8" x 10" combination plate pockets designed to
accommodate trauma, ballistic or blade inserts.
The rear ballistic panel shall cover the back of the torso from just above the shoulder blades down to a position above the waist
belt. In addition, unless otherwise stated,the maximum gap at each side shall be two inches.
Female models shall be designed specifically for the female torso and shall have allowances for bust configuration.
Panels shall be equipped with an integral self suspending ballistic system (SSBS).The SSBS must provide direct support to the
ballistic panels to keep them sagging and creasing at the bottom of the carrier.
Each piece of soft body armor shall include the following:
1. One(1)set of ballistic panels.
2. Integral self suspending ballistic system (SSBS).
3. Removable 4 point 2"elastic waist straps
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4. One (1) complete VISIONTM SFTTM (Smart Fabric Technology) washable Carrier System with ThorShieldTM EMD,
TASER®device resistant technology.
5. Front and Rear 5"x 8"/8"x 10" Combo pockets.
6. One(1)Trauma Reduction insert.
9.OPTIONS
1. Additional VISIONT"' SFTT" (Smart Fabric TechnologyT'")Carrier System.
2. Additional VISION SFTT"" (Smart Fabric TechnologyT"")Carrier System with ThorShield technology.
3. Removable&Replaceable 6 point 2"elastic adjustable straps.
4. Removable&Replaceable 4 point 4"elastic adjustable straps.
5. Removable&Replaceable 4"Elastic Cummerbund.
7. Quilted outer carrier.
8. R20-D tactical outer carrier.
9. Additional removable&Replaceable Breathe-O-Prene®shoulder straps.
10. BALLISTIC PANEL MATERIALS
All materials shall be new, unused and without flaws that affect appearance, durability and function.
The ballistic panels shall be constructed of a matrix of Woven Para-Aramid fabric and Polyethylene UD. No other ballistic
material shall be used.
As the department has selected these materials, any bids, which represent products manufactured from other materials, shall
be rejected. Accordingly, all bidders shall include a letter from the manufacturer stating that the products being submitted for
consideration are manufactured from 100%first quality Woven Para-Aramid fabric and Polyethylene UD.
11.PANEL CONSTRUCTION
All vests, which are submitted, shall represent armor, which in layer count, is uniform throughout the ballistic panel.
Accordingly, any ballistic panel,which is not uniform, in layer count, throughout the entire ballistic package, shall be rejected.
It is the intent of the agency to procure the lightest weight, best performing personal armor available in relation to Areal density,
therefore, a vest section of 12" x 12" (one square foot), must not exceed 12.32 oz. (.77 lbs.) per square foot for NIJ level IIA.
Sample weights are(+/-5%).
12.BALLISTIC PANEL PERFORMANCE
V50 Performance
Each bidder shall submit V50 test reports for the vest being offered. The V50 test shall be performed in accordance with MIL-
STD-662F using NIJ Standard 0101.06 test projectiles. The test must be performed by an independent laboratory approved by
the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) National Law Enforcement& Corrections Technology Center(NLECTC) for testing in ac-
cordance with NIJ Standard 0101.06. The V 50 test shall be against clay backing.V 50 reports,which represent testing without
clay backing, shall be rejected. Vendor shall provide written certification that all V 50 testing is accomplished with clay backing;
failure to provide certification shall be cause for rejection. Test reports submitted by the bidder shall reflect the following
minimum test results for a 12.32 oz. /.77 lbs per square foot test sample. Sample weights are(+/-5%). Blunt trauma reduction
is also an important aspect of armor design. Low back face signature(BFS)should result in reduced blunt trauma injury.
9mm 357 Maq
V50(fps)New Armor 1647 1626
V50(fps)Condition Armor 1623 1623
V50(m/s)New Armor 502 496
V50(m/s)Condition Armor 495 495
BFS(mm) 33 36
BFS(in) 1.3 1.42
Bid submissions,which do not meet this requirement,will be rejected.
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13.LABELING
- Label material shall withstand normal wear and cleaning and remain readable during the entire warranted life of the armor or
carrier.
All soft body armor shall be labeled in strict adherence to the labeling requirement set forth in hIJ Standard 0101.06
Requirements. The ballistic panel labeling shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Name of Manufacture
2. Level of Protection
3. NIJ 0101.06
4. Date of Manufacture
5. Date Issue
6. Size
7. Serial Number
8. Model of Vest
9. Manufacture Location
10 Care Instructions.
11. Warranty Period
14. BALLISTIC PANEL COVER MATERIAL
This department recognizes the importance of protecting the ballistic panel from exposure to environmental elements.Therefore,
the ballistic cover material must be sealed by a sonic welding process to prevent moisture intrusion at the seams. Also, the
department is aware that high degrees of "moisture Vapor Transmission" (WVT) through the ballistic panel cover may allow
moisture to migrate into the fibrous structure of the ballistic panel thus causing a reduction in ballistic performance. Therefore,
potential bidders who offer ballistic panel covers that claim to "Breathe" or allow high levels of "Moisture Vapor
Transmission"to pass through them will not be considered.This department will only consider armor systems that incorporate
a Ballistic Panel Barrier System. The Barrier System must exhibit a high degree of water repellency and resistance to MVT. The
Barrier system will have a water repellant treatment on its exposed surface that resists moisture and staining. In addition, the
Barrier System will incorporate a Nano-Technology, Anti-Microbial/Anti-Fungal treatment that inhibits the growth of mold and
- bacteria.The interior of the Barrier System will incorporate an all weather film laminate technology to further enhance resistance to
moisture migration and MVT. This department will only accept offers from potential suppliers who can provide laboratory test
reports indicating that the ballistic panel Barrier System being offered provides the following minimum protection on a per lot basis:
Characteristic Requirement Test Method
Determination of resistance to water > 10,000 ISO-811
penetration-Hydrostatic pressure test
(mm)
Water Vapor Transmission (gms/sq mtr/ <550 ASTM E96 D(inverted)
24 hrs)
Wet-flex after 24 hours No delamination BWW—24H
Resistance to water penetration after >90 1/ ASTM D751
exposure to diesel fuel(psi)
Resistance to water penetration after >100 1/ ASTM D751
exposure to sea water(psi)
Resistance to water penetration after >100 1/
exposure to alcohol (psi) ASTM D751
**Each fabric shall be completely submerged in particular fluid for a period of 24 hours and line-dried.
15.VEST OUTER CARRIER MATERIAL
Removable Carrier-VISION SFT
The machine washable carrier shall be removable from the ballistic panels for laundering. The carrier systems fabric shall
consist of smooth fit SFTT" micro-fiber with Nano Technology micro-encapsulated phase change temperature regulation and
Anti-Microbial bacteria, mold and mildew deterrent with interior body side of WIK-Away Anti-Microbial. To eliminate
uncomfortable body side seams and bulges,there shall be no zippers or hook&loop closures against the body. The exterior of
- the outer-shell will utilize WRT, anti-microbial Micro-Fiber with a concealed zipper at bottom for improved insertion and removal
of the ballistic panel cover as well as SamartSeamTM horizontal bust line. Low profile loop will be used for strap attachment
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points to reduce bunching and pulling of the uniform shirt. The interior of the carrier at the shoulders snail have attachment
points made of low profile loop to allow for internal suspension of the ballistic panel via tabs of hook. This enables the wearer
— to utilize separate external shoulder straps. In addition, the carrier shall be designed so that it can accommodate the Self
Suspending Ballistic System (SSBS). No substitutes will be accepted. The outer shell carriers shall include 5"x8" front and
a 5"x8"/8"x10"combination back plate pocket designed to accommodate trauma, ballistic or blade inserts.
Carrier shall be manufactured from a dimensionally stable first quality material with less than 5% shrinkage. The outer side of
the carrier shall be manufactured from first quality Micro-Fiber, and have a Water Repellant Treatment (WRT) and anti-
microbial treatment. All fabrics shall have no visible fabric or color flaws.
16.QUALITY CONTROL
The manufacturer must maintain an ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2000 Certification quality program. The documented quality control
system must be designed to insure the integrity and quality of the manufactured products. The quality control system shall
control all manufacturing process and incoming raw materials. The manufacturer must have an in-house ballistic laboratory
capable of performing ballistic testing of incoming raw materials and in-process samples. The manufacturer must have the
capability of performing testing in accordance with MIL-STD-662F and NIJ Standard 0101.06. Procedures for lot testing of
incoming raw materials and in-process samples must be incorporated into the quality control system.
All incoming ballistic material shall undergo V50 ballistic lot tests in accordance with MIL-STD-662F witl- exception of using a
clay backing conditioned in accordance with the requirements of NIJ 0101.06.
Every vest panel manufactured shall be inspected for material defects, proper ply counts, and for proper ballistic panel
stitching. Covers and accessories shall be re-inspected during manufacturing for defects at selected points during
manufacturing to assure the absence of hidden defects in the final item.
In addition, each vest shall receive a final inspection prior to shipment. This inspection shall include a review of the quality
control check sheet and confirm the product against the customer's order.
17.SERIAL NUMBERS
Each unit of soft body armor delivered shall have an individual serial number. Each soft body armor yes' shall be traceable to
its original ballistic material lot number and ballistic material mill roll number. Additionally the soft body armor serial number
shall be traceable to an incoming material lot test and ballistic panel lay-up lot test.
18.LOT TESTING
All incoming ballistic material shall undergo V50 ballistic lot test in accordance with MIL-STD-662F except that the test will be
conducted on clay backing which meets the requirements of NIJ Standard 0101.06 for backing material.
19. MEASUREMENTS AND FITTING:
Custom Measuring
Unless otherwise stated, individual measurements will be taken of each user. Each delivered vest shall in accordance with
the following guidelines:
1. The side edges of the front and back ballistic panels shall be fit for within a two-inch (2") gap between panels during
the initial custom fitting.
2. The bottom edge of the front ballistic panel shall be within inch (1") of the highest waist belt (usually the duty belt)
measurement when the wearer is in a relaxed seated position.
3. The bottom edge of the back panel shall be within one-inch (1") of the highest waist belt (usually the duty belt)
measurement when the wearer is in the standing position.
Female sizes are determined based on individual measurements, including bust size.
20. FIT AND ALTERATION POLICY
The manufacturer shall perform all required alterations of more than one inch within 30 days after original shipment of the
product at no charge. Adjustments of an inch or less than an inch can be accomplished by utilizing the acustable strap feature
on the vest.
21. POST CERTIFICATION RETEST POLICY
USED VEST EVALUATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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Point Blank Solutions Inc. (PBSI)which includes Point Blank Body Armor and Protective Apparel Corporation of America
(PACA) encourage valid body armor testing for the purpose of acceptance testing of new vests, and as a•:col to be used to
evaluate used body armor replacement cycles. In order to provide our customers with guidance in this area we offer the
following recommendations that may help in providing the tools to make informed decisions in buying nevt, armor as well as
replacing used armor.
PBSI recognize and recommends properly, performed ballistic testing in accordance with NIJ 0101.06 CTP Conformity
Assessment Section 7.5(NIJ BA CTP Application Package: 005)for new armors.All testing will be performed at an NIJ
approved ballistic test laboratory. Only bullets listed in NIJ Standard 0101.06 table 10 will be utilized.
Each ballistic test shall be conducted on a complete vest and in accordance in accordance with NIJ 0101.J6 CTP Conformity
Assessment Section 7.5(NIJ BA CTP Application Package: 005)
Panels shall be shot against clay backing material,which has been conditioned in accordance with NIJ 0101.06. Prior to each
shot,the panel will be placed flat against the clay backing material. For acceptance testing, vest samples shall be new and in
unused condition.
Minimum Sample Size. In order to have valid test data, minimum representative samples should be tested. For new vests
acceptance testing the recommended minimum representative sample size should be no less than 3 vests(6 panels). In the
case of used vest evaluation testing, the recommended minimum representative sample size should be 5 vests(10 panels).
Representative samples should be of the same model and in the case of used vests, the same Wear Rating category.
New Vest Testing Recommendations
For acceptance testing of new, unused vests,the armor should be expected to have no perforations at the NIJ 0101.06
reference velocities. (BFS will not be measured in accordance with NIJ 0101.06 CTP Conformity Assessment Section 7.5-NIJ
BA CTP Application Package:005) If there is a perforation of a representative armor sample during the initial testing, then
additional samples should be tested to verify the results of the initial testing. It is recommended that three additional samples
sets be tested and in order for the representative sample group to be acceptable, there should be no perforations in any of the
additional samples sets at the NIJ 0101.06 reference velocities for that class of armor.
NIJ 0101.06 Reference Velocities
Refer to Table 4 P-BFS performance test summary chart. Page 46 NIJ Standard 0101.06.
Used Vest Evaluation
Used body armor evaluations are necessary and will help the consumer or organizational administrator in determining when to
replace armor that is past its practical service life. The following information and recommendations are offered and may be
useful in making these determinations.
Vests that are in service will experience some loss of ballistic performance as a result of normal wear. The amount of wear or
lack of proper care is closely related to the amount of performance loss. Therefore it is critical that body armor is cared for and
stored as recommended by the manufacturer.
Armor should be inspected on a regular basis for signs of unusual wear and/or improper care.Armors tha.are found to be in
poor condition should be replaced as soon as possible. In addition, if there are breaks in the ballistic cover(torn, worn through,
open seams)the vest should be taken out of service and replaced immediately.
It should be clearly understood that wear rates are not directly related to time in service or length of the m anufacturers
warranty. Armor wear is similar to automobile tire wear. Some drivers wear out tires faster than others. Similarly, some officers
wear out their vests sooner than others.Vests that are worn out should be replaced regardless of the time it has been service
or the length of the manufacturer's warranty.
Used Vest Inspection and Rating
Due to the potential wear condition variability of used vest samples each vest sample must be inspected on a regular basis for
wear condition and any indications of abuse or improper care. After inspection the samples should be Wear Rated according to
their condition and if ballistic testing is anticipated, grouped accordingly. Recommended Wear Ratings categories are listed
below:
Wear Rating#1-Good condition. Light wear, no set wrinkles or stains, ballistic cover intact.
Wear Rating#2-Fair condition. Moderate wear, some set wrinkles at edges, light staining, and ballistic cover intact.
Wear Rating#3-Poor condition. Heavy wear, set wrinkles, staining of ballistic the cover, No breaks in:ne ballistic cover or
open seams. Replacement should be considered.
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Wear Rating#4- Very poor condition.Very heavy wear, creases, folds, set wrinkles. Staining or signs :f mildew or chemical
contact. Breaks in the ballistic cover or open seams, ballistic cover very worn or worn through. Should be taken out of service
and replaced.
If ballistic testing is conducted, it should be expected that used vest samples will show some performance degradation over
new unused vest samples. It should also be expected that some used vest samples will show performance degradation that
may be below the NIJ 0101.06 reference velocity for new vests.Although this may be the case in some used vest samples, it
should be understood that actual street threat velocities are lower than the NIJ 0101.06 reference velocity according to
manufacturer's published literature.
Manufacturers Bullet/Cartridge Muzzle Velocities
Caliber Bullet Muzzle Velocity Manufacturer
40 S&W 180 Gr. FMJ 985 FPS Remington
40 S&W 180 Gr. FMJ 990 FPS Winchester
40 S&W 180 Gr. FMJ 985 FPS American Eagle
9MM 124 Gr. FMJ 1100 FPS Remington
9MM 124 Gr. FMJ 1140 FPS Winchester
9MM 124 Gr. FMJ 1120 FPS American Eagle
357 Mag. 158 Gr. JSP 1235 FPS Remington
357 Mag. 158 Gr. JSP 1235 FPS Winchester
357 Mag. 158 Gr. JSP 1240 FPS American Eagle
357 Sig 125 Gr. FMJ 1325 FPS Remington
357 Sig 125 Gr. TMJ 1325 FPS Speer
357 Sig 125 Gr. FMJ 1350 FPS American Eagle
44 Mag. 240 Gr. SJHP 1180 FPS Remington
44 Mag. 240 Gr. SJHP 1180 FPS Winchester
44 Mag. 240 Gr. SJHP 1230 FPS Federal
Recommended Used Vest Evaluation Testing
Although the NIJ STD 0101.06 makes no direct correlation between"Conditioned Vest testing" and actual used vest service life,
the reference velocities for"conditioned"vest could be utilized as a guide for testing used vests. "This protocol will not predict
the service life of the vest nor does it simulate an exact period of time in the field."(Pg. 27 NIJ 0101.06)
Testing Used Vest Samples
Wear Rating#1,#2 or#3-Good Fair and Poor Condition.When testing representative sample
groups with Wear Ratings of#1,#2 or#3,there should be no perforations below the Conditioned Armor test velocities as set
forth in the NIJ 0101.06 Compliance Testing Program. Refer to Table 4 P-BFS performance test summary chart. Page 46 NIJ
Standard 0101.06.
If there is a perforation of a representative armor sample during the initial testing, then three additional representative samples
sets should be tested to verify the results of the initial testing. If the verification testing results in any additonal perforations,
then it is recommended that the representative group is replaced by the agency.
Wear Rating#4- Very poor condition. Since vests in this category should be replaced, there should be no specific
expectation of ballistic performance. Although some vests in this category may still provide ballistic prctection, tests results
will not be consistent and therefore cannot be relied upon.
Rev.March 3,2009
22. PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE
Vest manufacturer shall agree to provide a minimum of$26,000,000 product liability insurance coverage )n delivered vests.
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23. WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF OTHER WARRANTIES,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OTHER
WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR TRADE.THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,WHICH EXTEND
BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF.THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH HEREIN.The warranty herein shall be void if the
product has been altered, abused, or misused, stored improperly or not cleaned in accordance with cleanvig
instructions.
The ballistic or stab elements are warranted to be of the same construction and design as the original N.I.J. certified model
listed on the label. The design of the bullet or stab resistant elements of this system have been tested and certified by the
National Institute of Justice and passed the compliance requirements of the NIJ Standard for Ballistic or Stab Resistance of
Personal Body Armor for the level stated on the label. These bullet or stab resistant elements are warranted for five years from
date of purchase to be free from manufacturing defects. Upon timely notice, Point Blank will repair or replace any vest/plate in
which, after examination by Point Blank, Point Blank determines there is a manufacturing defect. Should the soft body armor
ballistic or stab panel cover be compromised (cut, torn or worn through), it should not be worn and immediately returned to
Point Blank for inspection and repair. If the damage is the result of normal wear and tear, the damage will be repaired free of
charge. If however, the damage is the result of improper care, storage or abuse, determined solely by Point Blank, then Point
blank will advise the owner of recommended repair or replacement costs. In any event, the owner will oe responsible for the
cost of returning the vest to the factory.
The ballistic or stab resistant elements of this system will reduce the possibility of serious physical injury to the wearer in the
areas covered by the ballistic or stab elements. There is NO protection where there is no ballistic or stab resistant element.
When worn, the ballistic or stab element is warranted to be bullet or stab resistant for the life of the warranty under normal
wear conditions and proper maintenance. There should be no expectation of bullet or stab resistance in areas not
covered by the ballistic or stab element.The ballistic or stab element is not warranted to be bulletproof or stab proof.
This warranty does not cover and is void as to:
• Any ballistic or stab element that has been altered or modified in any way other than Point Blank authorized
factory alterations.
• Any ballistic or stab element not in a Point Blank outer shell carrier.
• Damage as a result of abuse or misuse.
• Damage as a result of improper storage or maintenance.
• Penetrations as a result of ballistic or stab testing.
• The results of any specific ballistic or stab testing.
• Injury as a result of bullets or other projectiles or instruments not impacting the ballistic or stab element.
The outer shell carrier is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for 24 months from the date of purchase.
The above warranty is the only warranty in effect on this product, THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED,THAT ARE IN EFFECT.
Rev.March 5,2008
24.PACKAGING
All soft body armor shall be packaged and shipped consistent with good commercial practices.
Shipping Cartons: The soft body armor shall be packed into suitable corrugated cardboard box. The bo> shall allow for normal
shipping without damage to the soft body armor.
25.DOCUMENTATION
The following documents, certifications, test-reports and samples must be included with the vendor's bid. Where one
manufacturer is bidding through multiple vendors, the manufacturer may submit the appropriate paperwork on behalf of all
vendors. Failure to submit the following shall be cause for rejection:
1. Models made by manufacturers other than Point Blank Body Armor must be clearly identified and shall
include the following:
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a. Full product description.
b. Complete bid sample, male and female.
c. Drawings and/or photographs.
d.Technical specifications.
2. Manufacturers bidding direct must include a service proposal as to how measuring, alterations and customer
service will be maintained without local distribution.
3. NIJ 0101.06.Certification and test reports from an accredited laboratory for the vest being certified.
4. V50 test reports performed in accordance with MIL-STD-662F. V50 testing must be accomplished with clay
backing.
a.V50 test reports must be submitted for the ballistic package for both NIJ calibers for that class.
5. Quality Control Procedures.
a. Incoming materials
b. Lay-up configuration
c. In-process configuration
d. Testing verification
e. Inspection of ballistic panel stitching
f. Random final product inspection and continuous in-process surveillance
g. Quality Assurance training and indoctrination
6. Product Liability Insurance providing a minimum coverage of$26,000,000.
7. Documentation stating the coverage and limitations of the 5-year ballistic package warranty.
8. Documentation stating the coverage and limitations of the 24-month outer-shell cover warranty.
Revised:November 10,2009
Printed: April 21,2010
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