Body Armor and Ballistic-Resistant Products must be ordered new and unused, and shall not contain re-used/remanufactured or re-purposed components. Body Armor and Ballistic-resistant Products that are listed on NIJ-CPL, ASTM-Verified Products List, or other verification or certification program, shall be constructed identically to the original model tested and certified or verified to comply with the NIJ or ASTM Standards referenced in this solicitation or provided by ASTM, NIJ or other body as approved by the Lead State. For body armor and ballistic-resistant products not certified by NIJ or verified by ASTM, the Supplier shall specify the standard(s) and threats against which the product was tested, shall provide attestation of compliance with the standard(s), and shall provide (upon request of the Lead State or Purchasing Entity) the test report. All materials and construction shall be of the same as reported to NIJ in the “Build Sheet” or in the “submittal package” which lists the materials and construction for the model for NIJ certified products. All materials and construction shall be the same as in the ASTM-required build sheet or submittal package for ASTM verified products. Workmanship shall be first quality, with no defects that might affect performance, wearability, or durability of the vest. Products intended to be worn by end users shall not be “bulk ordered” inventory, nor substantially tailored or modified “off the shelf” items. Items worn by end users are to fit personnel as needed, since altering products could potentially change the performance aspects originally tested under NIJ Compliance Testing Program or ASTM Verification Process...
