Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Maine State Police intends to purchase approximately forty (40) units of body armor. Of this total, approximately five (5) shall be, by their cut, measure or design, accommodating / comfortable for female officers. Each piece of armor or vest shall include the following: 1. One (1) set of ballistic panels (1 front & 1 back). These panels must be self-suspending both in the front and back in a manner that prevents sagging within the concealable inner carrier. 2. Two (2) washable concealable inner carriers with the option of light and/or dark colored fabric. 3. Each vest must come with one (1) soft plate at no additional charge. 4. One (1) special threat plate (STP) no smaller than 5" X 7" or larger than 5” x 8” 5. Each vest must have two (2) sets of shoulder straps. 6. Each vest must have two (2) sets of side straps that must be available in both wide and narrow options. Optional: 7. One weight bearing/molle and laser cut style options, durable, Tactical/External Outer Carrier with high visibility lettering (STATE POLICE, WARDEN SERVICE, ETC.) on front and back of a dark colored carrier (dark blue, OD green, tan or black). Carrier must have rear drag strap, padded shoulder straps, molle attachment system, front and rear plate pockets to accommodate up to 10” x 12”, mic tab(s) and ballistic suspension to prevent sagging and curling of panel. (Optional purchase). 8. One weight bearing/molle and laser cut style on the bottom and uniform pockets on the top, durable, tactical/external outer carrier with high visibility lettering with color options (STATE POLICE, WARDEN SERVICE, ETC.) on front and back of a dark colored carrier (dark blue, OD green, tan or black). Carrier must have rear drag strap, padded shoulder straps, molle attachment system, front and rear plate pockets to accommodate up to 10” x 12” that securely harness each plate size, mic tab(s) and ballistic suspension to prevent sagging and curling of panel. (Optional purchase) 9. One (1) 8" X 10" special threats plate (STP) (Optional purchase) 10. One (1) 8" X 10" cut and rectangle rifle plate (Optional purchase)
