Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #26312

Body Armor and Ballistic-Resistant Products

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is the government buyer for this contract, which involves the procurement of body armor and ballistic-resistant products. The awarded vendor is RMA Armament Inc., located at 22800 Dewey Rd., Centerville, IA 52544. The contract covers a range of ballistic-resistant and protective equipment including ballistic-resistant vests, stab-resistant vests, combination ballistic and stab-resistant vests, armor plates (stand-alone and in-conjunction-with), ballistic-resistant helmets, ballistic-resistant shields, K-9 armor, carriers, and related accessories. All products must comply with National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and ASTM International standards, be listed on the NIJ Compliant Products List and/or ASTM Verified Products List, and maintain compliance throughout the contract term. The contractor must provide new, unused, defect-free products with warranties of at least five years on soft armor and ballistic components, five years on rifle plates (with ten-year options if available), and eighteen months on carriers. The contract requires FOB Destination delivery, with packaging to prevent damage and clear labeling. The contractor must provide on-site measurement and fitting services for wearable products, ensuring proper fit and correction or replacement at no cost within 30 days if needed. The contract includes requirements for quality assurance, manufacturing consistency, ISO 9001 certification if applicable, and product traceability with serial number tracking. Customer service includes a single point of contact, responsive support, and product training. The contract allows for annual extensions and includes federal compliance provisions such as adherence to the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, Clean Air Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and others. The contract is non-exclusive, with no guaranteed minimum purchases, and allows other entities within Iowa to purchase under the contract. The period of performance begins on the date of the last signature and includes three initial years with annual extensions. The contract includes detailed termination clauses, confidentiality requirements, indemnification, insurance, and warranty provisions. The place of performance and delivery is within Iowa, with the buyer's office located at the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, Hoover State Office Building, Level 3, 1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319. Contact persons are Will Burtness for RMA Armament and Paul Manges for the Department of Administrative Services.

Description

Contract for Body Armor & Ballistic-Resistant Products awarded to RMA Armament Inc. Contact: Paul Manges, Department of Administrative Services, Iowa. Vendor located at 22800 Dewey Rd, Centerville, IA 52544. Payment terms Net 60, FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid.

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