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SPECs for Body Armor

  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: SPEC - Specification
The document is an invitation to bid for body armor in Baltimore County, Maryland. The document provides specifications for the required ballistic vests, arm and bicep protectors, and helmets. The specifications for the ballistic vests include a side opening and Velcro adjustable modular system, an internal elastic cummerbund, and nylon webbing systems for the attachment of load carry pockets/pouches. Each vest should come with one radio, one medium utility, and one flashlight pouch. The outer vest cover should be made from 500 Denier Cordura Nylon. The vests should have a professional appearance and should not include steel snaps in the torso, back, or neck region. They should be available in six different sizes and have a heavy-duty man-down drag strap fixed to the rear shoulder. The shoulder straps should be constructed of 2" seatbelt webbing with internal wire channels. The ballistic protection over the shoulder should be 3" wide and enclosed in a Cordura outer cover with Poly-Cotton on the body side. The construction of the ballistic vests should include an outer shell composed of 500 Denier water-repellant treated Cordura Nylon and inner shells composed of 65/35 Poly Cotton. The armor system should be modular internal armor packs composed of 35 layers of flex laminated aramid fiber. The ballistic panels should be layered loosely with a 2" tack stitch at the top and bottom and hermetically sealed in a Urethane coated Poly stretch Nylon bag. The level of protection required for the vests is Level IIIA. The document also specifies the requirements for the arm and bicep protectors, which should be removable and have a minimum of 3" overlap for adjustment. The required level of protection for the arm and bicep protectors is Level IIIA. For the helmets, the document specifies that they should have a smooth conformal shape with no protrusions or snagging hazards. They should be coated with an epoxy paint system for durability. The helmets should be fitted with a fully adjustable padded head harness and have a low profile brow and nape. The helmet shape should allow compatibility with sighting systems, scope mounted weapons, gas masks, and communication equipment. The construction of the helmets should include an Aramid plain weave meeting specified standards. The paint should be epoxy, non-glare, and the head harness should be made of Nylon webbing. The document also provides personnel measurements and sizes for reference. Overall, the document outlines the specifications and requirements for body armor, arm and bicep protectors, and helmets for the Baltimore County, Maryland. It provides detailed information on the configuration and construction of the protective gear, as well as the required levels of protection and sizes.
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