Army Bids Out 57k Plate Carriers

The US Army is soliciting bids for 57,000 armor plate carriers in various sizes. Here are some bullets from the RFQ that came down late last week.

• total contract delivery date of 2/28/2010
• provide soft ballistic protection equal to the current IOTV
• be compatible with ESAPI, XSAPI, ESBI requirements
• size medium with soft ballistic panels must weigh less than 9 pounds
• 30 second don/doff time
• come in Army UCP
• have MOLLE/PALS webbing on front and back
• have a drag strap

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