Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #26311

Body Armor and Ballistic-Resistant Products

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is the government buyer for this contract, specifically through its Central Procurement office located at the Hoover State Office Building, Level 3, 1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA. The awarded vendor is Paladin Defense Services LLC, headquartered at 105 Quinn Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356. The contract covers the provision of new, unused ballistic-resistant and protective equipment including ballistic-resistant vests, stab-resistant vests, combination ballistic and stab-resistant vests, armor plates, helmets, shields, K-9 armor, carriers, and related accessories. All products must comply with applicable NIJ and ASTM standards, be listed on the NIJ Compliant Products List and/or ASTM Verified Products List, and remain compliant throughout the contract term. The contractor must maintain a continuous and reliable supply, ensure consistent product quality, and provide on-site measurement and fitting services per ASTM E3003 standards. Products must be serialized and fully traceable with access to a serial number tracking system. Warranty requirements include a minimum five-year warranty on soft armor and ballistic components, five years on rifle plates with ten-year options if available, and eighteen months on carriers. Delivery terms are FOB Destination with freight prepaid, and products must be packaged to prevent damage. The contract includes detailed terms on confidentiality, indemnification, insurance, termination rights, compliance with federal laws and regulations, and federal award provisions such as the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment and Clean Air Act compliance. The contract term is one year from the effective date with options for annual extensions. The contract is non-exclusive and does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities. The contract also includes provisions for product changes, recycling and end-of-life management, and customer service support with a single point of contact. The contract is subject to Iowa state law and federal compliance requirements due to federal funding involvement.

Description

Contract for Body Armor & Ballistic-Resistant Products awarded to Paladin Defense Services LLC. The contract number is 26311. The contract is with the State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services. The contract term is one year from the effective date with annual extensions. Contact for the contract is Paul Manges. Vendor contact is Alex Elmore. The contract includes pricing and terms documents. Payment terms are Net 60 and FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid.

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