Bullet and Stab Proof Vests

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STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF

Bullet and Stab Proof Vests

For the Spanish Air Force

Version 1.6

05.08.2019

NATO Support and Procurement Agency

LB General & Cooperative Services Programme

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Table of content

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 3

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS ...................................................................................... 3

3. STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT ..................................................................................... 4

4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS .............................................................................................. 5

5. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 6

6. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 13

7. LABELLING AND CODING .............................................................................................. 18

8. QUALITY, HEALTH & SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS ................... 18

9. PROJECT MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................ 20

10. ACCEPTANCE .................................................................................................................... 20

11. TERMS OF DELIVERY ...................................................................................................... 24

12. DOCUMENTATION ........................................................................................................... 25

13. CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST .................................................................... 25

14. ANNEXES: ........................................................................................................................... 26

ANNEX A: TECHNICAL DATA OF THE COLOUR SCHEME .............................................. 27

ANNEX B: CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN REPRESENTATION ............................................... 29

ANNEX C: TEXTILES REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 30

ANNEX D: BULLET AND STAB PROOF TESTING PROCEDURE ..................................... 33

ANNEX E: for illustration purposes ............................................................................................ 38

ANNEX F: CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE ...................................... 41

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. NSPA has a requirement for the procurement of Bullet proof, Stab proof and

fragmentation resistant vests in order to support the Spanish Air Force.

1.2. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the materials and services to be supplied by the

Contractor in order to meet the requirement.

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1. Definitions:

The following definitions and standards apply throughout the SOW:

Customer: The term Customer as used herein, refers to the Spanish Air Force.

Contractor: The term Contractor as used herein, refers to both the prime Contractor

and any subcontractors.

Contracting Officer (CO): the staff managing the contract on behalf of NSPA, with

authority to sign the contract and subsequent contract changes (Supplemental

Agreements).

Technical Officer (TO): the staff designated by NSPA to be the authorized

representative in charge with “overall technical supervision” of the contract

deliverables. While this individual shall ensure technical compliance, he/she do not

have a warrant (contract authority) to obligate NSPA.

Unless otherwise stated, all the dimensions are metric.

Dimensions provided in the product description (see §5) shall be allowed a (±5%)

production tolerance, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Whenever reference is made to a section or paragraph, the reference includes all

subordinate and referenced paragraphs.

The convention to be used for numbers appearing in textual documents is for a

comma to be the thousands separator and a period to be the decimal separator (e.g.

1,365,276.24).

The convention to be used for dates appearing in free text (e.g. quoting dates of

meetings) is day-month-year (dd-mm-yyyy).

2.2. Acronyms:

NIJ National Institute of Justice

ISO International Standards Organization

EN European Norm

MOLLE Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment

QMS Quality Management System

COC Certificate of Conformity

EMS Environmental Management System

OH&S Occupational Health and Safety

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PMP Project Management Plan

QMP Quality Management Plan

3. STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT

3.1. Purpose

The vests are for reliable protection against impacts from ammunition, fragments

and attacks with a bladed weapon, and are meant to be used by Air Force military

personnel for any mission.

Ballistic hard plates of a higher level of protection are not in the scope of this

Statement of Works.

3.2. Scope

The Contractor shall supply up to one thousand and five hundred (1,500) each

Bullet and Stab proof vests to the Spanish Air Force, with the following sizes:

Sizes Estimated Male Quantities

(units)

Estimated Female Quantities

(units)

XS 54 6

S 135 15

M 472 53

L 473 52

XL 135 15

2XL 54 6

3XL 27 3

TOTAL 1,350 150

GRAND TOTAL 1,500

If a need is identified before production starts, upon NSPA instructions the

Contractor shall be capable of manufacturing and supplying “made to measure” sizes

for a maximum of 5% of the total quantity of female vests.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the manufacturing and supply of materials

as specified in this SOW, including performance of all required testing.

All parts and accessories shall be prepared and finished professionally, with special

attention paid to the accuracy of the dimensions, the meticulousness of the seams, the

alignment of the ballistic plates and adjustment of the fasteners.

The vests shall be made with new materials and be newly manufactured. The

Contractor shall control, and inform NSPA upon request, the traceability of all

ballistic materials used (layer per layer) in the manufacture of the vest.

3.3. Ballistic and stab protection levels

The ballistic protection levels shall be:

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3.3.1.1. 9mm Parabellum according to NATO STANAG 2920, with adapted

criteria as defined in Annex D.

The anti-fragmentation level of protection shall be:

3.3.2.1. Protection ≥ 585 m/s according to NATO STANAG 2920.

The stab protection shall be:

3.3.3.1. Stab resistance at level 1, strike energy 24 J, to knives models defined in

NIJ standard 0115.00, with adapted criteria, as defined in Annex D.

The spike protection shall be:

3.3.4.1. Spike resistance at level 1, strike energy 24 J, to spike model defined in

HOSDB 2007 part 3, with adapted criteria, as defined in Annex D.

4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

4.1. The following regulations and standards documents, at their latest edition, are applicable

for this SOW:

NIJ STANDARD 0101.06 (Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armour).

NIJ STANDARD 0115.00 (Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armour).

HOSDB Body Armour Standards for UK Police (2007) – Part 3: Knife and Spike

Resistance.

NATO STANAG 2920 Ed. 3 (Ballistic Test Method for Personal Armour

Materials).

NATO-AEP-2920 Ed A (Procedures for the evaluation and classification of

personal armour. Bullet and fragmentation threats).

NATO STANAG 2911 Ed. 2 (Design Criteria for Fragmentation protective Body

Armour).

NATO STANAG 4370 Ed. 4 (Environmental testing).

NATO STANAG 4090 Ed. 2 Small Arms Ammunition (9mm Parabellum).

NATO AQAP 2110 ed. D - NATO Quality Assurance Requirements for design,

development and production.

ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System. Requirements

ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management System - Requirements

with guidance for use.

EN 12127:1997 - Textiles. Fabrics. Determination of mass per unit area

using small samples.

ISO 13934-1:2013 - Tensile properties of fabrics-part 1.

ISO 13937-2:2000 - Textiles. Tear properties of fabrics. Determination of

tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens (single tear method).

ISO 12947-2:2016 - Textiles - Determination of abrasion resistance of

fabrics by the Martindale method - Part 2: Determination of specimen breakdown.

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ISO 4920:2012 - Textiles fabrics: Determination of resistance to Surface

wetting (spray test).

ISO 105-B01:2014 - Textiles -- Tests for colour fastness -- Part B01:

Colour fastness to light: Daylight.

ISO 105-B02:2014 - Textiles -- Tests for colour fastness -- Part B02:

Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test.

ISO 105-E05:2010 - Textiles -- Tests for colour fastness -- Part E05: Colour

fastness to spotting: Acid.


fastness to spotting: Alkali.


fastness to water. ASTM D 751-06 - Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics. ISO

811:2018 and later versions - Textiles -- Determination of resistance to water

penetration -- Hydrostatic pressure test.

ISO 14116:2015- Textile fabrics -- Burning behaviour -- Measurement of

flame spread properties of vertically oriented specimens.

ISO 2859-1:1999, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes – Part

1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot

inspection.

ISO 6330:2012, Textiles – Domestic washing and drying procedures for

textile testing.

ISO 17025:2017, General requirements for the competence of testing and

calibration laboratories.

4.2. The above list of applicable standards is provided as guiding material and do not relieve

the Contractor of the obligation to comply with all NATO and EU regulatory

requirements and standards that are applicable in the performance of this SOW.

4.3. Conformance against the requirements of the above standards is defined in this SOW,

wherever appropriate.

5. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

5.1. General

Technical drawings of the desired vest are provided in Annex E of this SOW.

All the measurements shown in the description are for a size M.

The vest shall consist of:

5.1.3.1. Front.

5.1.3.2. Back.

5.1.3.3. Shoulders.

5.1.3.4. Belt.

5.1.3.5. Ballistic panels.

The vest shall have a transportation bag, as described in paragraph 5.7.

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5.2. Front

General

5.2.1.1. The front part of the vest shall cover the front part of the body, sides and

shoulders. It shall consist of two (2) parts, interior and exterior, with the compartments

necessary for positioning the ballistic panel and ballistic plate of upper level of

protection. It shall have all of the components necessary for including the device that

allows the quick opening and fastening of the vest.

Front interior (in contact with the user's body).

5.2.2.1. The front interior (in contact with the user) shall cover the entire ballistic

panel. It shall consist of an Upper, a Lower, and Inside shoulder pads as shown in

Annex E.

5.2.2.2. The front interior Upper shall be made of mesh type fabric (Annex C), with

the approximate shape of the ballistic panels.

5.2.2.3. The front interior Lower shall be made of the main fabric (Annex C).

5.2.2.3.1. It shall feature three (3) eyelets/holes of 5± 1 mm of diameter, for

the evacuation of water. These eyelets shall not have metal components.

They shall be located in the bottom part of the Lower, two (2) at the ends

and one (1) in the centre (Annex E, figure 1)

5.2.2.4. Front interior Upper and front interior Lower shall be sewn together.

5.2.2.4.1. There shall be an opening in the centre, which shall close with

“hook and loop” fasteners of 25 ± 1 mm wide. The opening shall have the

maximum possible dimensions to allow the ballistic panels to be inserted

and removed easily, as shown in Annex E. There shall be a tape, stitched

on the Upper and used as a handle to facilitate the opening.

5.2.2.4.2. Hook fastener shall be on the Upper and loop fastener on the Lower.

5.2.2.4.3. The opening shall be reinforced with high strength seams to avoid

unstitching on either side.

5.2.2.5. The front interior inside shoulder pads shall be made of comfort fabric

(Annex C).

5.2.2.5.1. They are located underneath the Upper, on the reverse side of the

mesh fabric, thus in contact with the ballistic panel.

5.2.2.5.2. They shall be stitched on both shoulders area, starting from the

edges. They shall cover the entire surface of the shoulders, with a

minimum length of 120 mm.

Front exterior (not in contact with the user's body).

5.2.3.1. The front exterior (not in contact with the user) shall consist of two (2)

components, which are the main part and the plate holder pocket sewn onto the Main

part.

5.2.3.2. The front main part shall be made of the main fabric (Annex C).

5.2.3.2.1. It shall cover the entire front and shall have the approximate shape

of the ballistic panel.

5.2.3.3. The plate holder pocket shall be made of main fabric (Annex C).

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5.2.3.3.1. The pocket shall be designed to hold a ballistic plate of 250 x 300

x 30 mm (width x height x thickness) to achieve higher levels of

protection.

5.2.3.3.2. The pocket shall be positioned in such a way to protect the torso,

when the plate is inserted.

5.2.3.3.3. The inside of the pocket shall have a system of webbing strap and/or

textile parts to adjust and secure the plate by avoiding any horizontal

and/or vertical movement.

5.2.3.3.4. The pocket shall be opened from the top and shall have a flap

stitched on the front exterior part of the vest. The flap shall have the same

width as the pocket and a height sufficient to fasten with a “hook and loop

fastener” tape of 50 ± 2 mm.

5.2.3.3.5. The flap shall be made of the main fabric.

5.2.3.3.6. The flap shall fasten the pocket with “hook and loop” fasteners of

50 ± 2 mm width. The hook fastener shall be sewn on the flap (internal

face, from the edge) and the loop fastener shall be sewn on the pocket

(external face, from the upper edge).

5.2.3.3.7. A loop fastener of 50 ± 2 mm width shall be sewn on the external

face of the flap, from its bottom edge, to locate the identification label. It

shall be as long as the flap width.

5.2.3.3.8. Onto this 50 mm loop fastener, at both ends and centred, a 25 ± 1

mm width webbing strap of 95 ± 5 mm length shall be sewn on its two (2)

extremities. Both webbing straps shall have on their exterior face, a loop

fastener of 25 ± 1 mm, sewn along their edges.

5.2.3.3.9. Below the closed flap (thus, below the loop fastener of the pocket),

six (6) MOLLE rows of standard measurements shall be sewn onto the

exterior face of the pocket.

5.2.3.3.10. Each MOLLE row shall cover the entire width of the pocket.

5.2.3.4. The front shall incorporate a system to secure the cable of the user’s

equipment, on each left and right side.

5.3. Back.

General

5.3.1.1. The back part of the vest shall cover the back part of the body, sides and

shoulders. It shall consist of two (2) parts, interior and exterior, with the compartments

necessary for positioning the ballistic panel and ballistic plate of upper level of

protection. It shall have the necessary components for including the device that allows

quick opening and fastening of the vest.

Back Interior (in contact with the user's body).

5.3.2.1. The back interior (in contact with the user) shall cover the entire ballistic

panel. It shall consist of an Upper and a Lower, as shown in Annex E, figure 3.

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5.3.2.2. The back interior Upper shall be made of mesh type fabric (Annex C), with

the approximate shape of the ballistic panels.

5.3.2.3. The back interior Lower shall be made of the main fabric (Annex C).

5.3.2.3.1. It shall feature two (2) eyelets/holes of 5 ± 1 mm of diameter, for

the evacuation of water. These eyelets shall not have metal components.

They shall be located in the bottom part of the Lower, at each of the ends

(Annex E, figure 3).

5.3.2.3.2. Back interior Upper and back interior Lower shall be sewn together.

5.3.2.3.3. There shall be an opening in the centre, which shall close with

“hook and loop” fasteners of 25 ± 1 mm wide. The opening shall have the

maximum possible dimensions to allow the ballistic panels to be inserted

and removed easily, as shown in Annex E. There shall be a tape with high

resistance double stitch on the Upper and used as a handle to facilitate the

opening.

5.3.2.3.4. Hook fastener shall be on the Upper and loop fastener on the Lower.

5.3.2.3.5. The opening shall be reinforced with high strength seams to avoid

unstitching on either side.

5.3.2.3.6. Centred on back interior Lower, under the loop fastener, a

rectangular loop fastener of 50 ± 2 mm wide and 265 ± 15 mm long shall

be sewn.

Back exterior (not in contact with the user's body).

5.3.3.1. The back exterior (not in contact with the user) shall consist of four (4)

components, which are the main part, the plate holder pocket, the long flap and a

rescue handle.

5.3.3.2. The back main part shall be made of the main fabric (Annex C).

5.3.3.2.1. It shall cover the entire back and shall have the approximate shape

of the ballistic panel.

5.3.3.3. The plate holder pocket shall be made of main fabric (Annex C).

5.3.3.3.1. The pocket shall be designed to hold a ballistic plate of 250 x 300

x 30 mm (width x height x thickness) to achieve higher levels of

protection.

5.3.3.3.2. The pocket shall be positioned in such a way to protect the back,

when the plate is inserted.

5.3.3.3.3. The inside of the pocket shall have a system of webbing strap and/or

textile parts to adjust and secure the plate by avoiding any horizontal

and/or vertical movement.

5.3.3.3.4. The pocket shall be opened from the top and shall have a flap

stitched on the front exterior part of the vest. The flap shall have the same

width as the pocket and a height sufficient to fasten with a “hook and loop

fastener” tape of 50 ± 2 mm.

5.3.3.3.5. The flap shall be made of the main fabric.

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5.3.3.3.6. The flap shall fasten the pocket with “hook and loop” fasteners of

50 ± 2 mm. The hook fastener shall be sewn on the flap (internal face, from

the edge) and the loop fastener shall be sewn on the pocket (external face,

from the upper edge).

5.3.3.3.7. A loop fastener of 50 ± 2 mm shall be sewn on the external face of

the flap, from its bottom edge. It shall be as long as the flap width.

5.3.3.3.8. Below the closed flap (thus, below the loop fastener of the pocket),

three (3) MOLLE rows of standard measurement shall be sewn onto the

exterior face of the pocket.

5.3.3.3.9. Each MOLLE row shall cover the entire width of the pocket.

5.3.3.4. Onto the plate pocket, below the third MOLLE row, a long flap made of

the main fabric shall be stitched, to cover the system to attach the belt to the vest. This

flap shall have the same width as the plate pocket and be long enough to fasten on the

back interior Lower.

5.3.3.4.1. This flap shall have a trapezium shape at the edge that rotate to the

back interior lower.

5.3.3.4.2. Onto this long flap, three (3) MOLLE rows of standard

measurement shall be sewn. Each MOLLE row shall cover the entire width

of this long flap.

5.3.3.4.3. The first MOLLE row shall be sewn at 25 ± 2 mm from the top edge

of this long flap.

5.3.3.4.4. On the inner side of the bottom edge of the long flap, a hook fastener

of 50 ± 2 mm wide and trapezium shape shall be sewn along the entire

width of the piece. (See Fig 6) This hook fastener shall fasten with the

corresponding rectangular loop fastener tape of 50 ± 2 mm wide located

on the inside of the back interior Lower, as described above (§5.3.2.3.6).

There shall be stitched tape, used as a handle to facilitate opening of the

long flap.

5.3.3.4.5. Underneath this long flap (thus below the plate pocket) shall be a

system to fix and adjust the belt to the vest.

5.3.3.5. A webbing strap drag handle shall be sewn to the body of the vest and be

located on the back. It shall be positioned parallel to the plate pocket, above the pocket

flap.

5.3.3.5.1. The drag handle shall have a centred hook fastener tape to be able

to secure it to the outside of the back pocket flap loop fastener, and thus

minimise the risk of snagging.

5.3.3.6. The back shall incorporate a system to secure the cable of the user’s

equipment, on each left and right side.

On the outside of the shoulders extension of the back, two (2) MOLLE rows of

standard measurements shall be sewn on both shoulders, with a width equal to the

shoulder width. The first MOLLE row shall be placed at 10 ± 3 mm from the outer

edge of the shoulder.

5.4. Shoulders.

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The extension of the shoulders at the back shall overlap the extension of the

shoulders of the front. This overlap shall be long enough to offer ballistic protection

for the shoulder, with the ballistic panels inside the extensions overlapping.

A device for the quick opening and fastening of the vest shall be anchored at the

shoulders. The system shall enable the quick opening and fastening of the upper part

of the vest from both left and right shoulder.

5.4.2.1. The pieces composing the device shall be manufactured with Infra-Red

Reflectivity (IRR) treatment or equivalent. The colour shall match the main fabric

tone.

5.4.2.2. The pieces shall incorporate a cord type grip or similar for the user to hold

(even when wearing gloves) when performing the opening and/or fastening.

5.5. Belt.

The belt shall be composed of two (2) pieces, left and right. Each one of them shall

be made in two layers, interior and exterior, forming the compartments necessary for

inserting reinforcement panels.

5.5.1.1. The reinforcement panels shall provide stiffness to the belt

The belts parts shall be removable.

Belt exterior

5.5.3.1. The exterior layer shall be made of the main fabric.

5.5.3.2. At least three (3) MOLLE rows of standard measurement shall be stitched

onto the exterior layer.

Belt interior

5.5.4.1. The interior layer (in contact with the back exterior of the vest) shall be

made with the main fabric.

Both interior and exterior layers parts shall be sewn together at three (3) of their

sides, forming a pocket for the reinforcement panels. The opening of the pocket shall

be on the side where the belt parts are attached to the back of the vest. The pocket

fastener shall be positioned on the inside using a hook and loop fastener. Hook fastener

shall be inside the exterior part and loop fastener shall be inside the interior part. A

tape or other system shall facilitate pocket opening.

Both left and right belts shall be attached to the back on the vest thanks to a system,

below the back plate pocket. The system that allows belt adjustment for user of

different waist sizes and shall be as flat as possible.

5.5.6.1. The long flap, as described in paragraph 5.3.3.4 shall hide this system.

On the belt parts that rotate to the front, both left and right belts shall anchor a

device for the quick opening and fastening of the vest. It shall be attached to both sides

of the front plate pocket.

The system shall enable the quick opening or fastening from both left and right

sides of the vest.

5.5.8.1. The pieces composing the device shall be manufactured with IR treatment

or equivalent. The colour shall match the main fabric tone.

5.6. Ballistic panels:

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They shall be manufactured with ballistic materials that provides maximum

protection and flexibility with a minimum weight and thickness.

The design should include a hermetically sealed protective cover.

The female panels shall be shaped (in the breast area) in such a way that there are

no seams or folds that increase the thickness in the area shaped or any other area. This

shaping shall have a minimum height or arrow above the rest of the 5 cm panel for

each size, as shown in Annex E. Failure to comply with this requirement shall be

sufficient for rejection.

The ballistic panels shall guarantee the level of protection against bullet threat

indicated in Annex D.

The ballistic panels shall guarantee the level of protection against stab and spike

threat indicated in Annex D.

The ballistic panels shall maintain a positive buoyancy (without the need to use

additional floatation devices).

5.7. Transportation bag

Each vest shall be supplied with a transportation bag.

The transportation bag shall be designed to carry a complete vest (including the

soft ballistic panels) and two (2) hard plates of 250 x 300 x 30 mm (width x height x

thickness). The bag shall have handles to facilitate the transport of the equipment.

The transportation bags shall be manufactured with same fabric as the vest exterior

main fabric, in the same colour tones as the exterior camouflage fabric.

5.8. Design requests

General

5.8.1.1. The design shall allow the user to wear and take off the vest easily, without

help and without needing to remove their helmet.

5.8.1.2. The design shall allow for the use of a front ballistic hard plate and a back

ballistic hard plate.

5.8.1.3. The design shall ensure that the edges do not rub against or trap the user's

neck, armpit or waistline.

5.8.1.4. All seams shall be properly executed and be strong enough to fulfil their

functions. The seams shall avoid the fraying of the textile materials.

Pockets and handles:

5.8.2.1. The design shall incorporate the standardised Modular Lightweight Load-

carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system so that pockets of different sizes can be added.

5.8.2.2. The design shall ensure that no handle is in contact with the body.

Vest fastener

5.8.3.1. The vest shall be fastened at the front using the devices that allows quick

opening and fastening of the vest. The devices shall be located in a place where both

hands can easily and intuitively reach, even when wearing gloves, to open them and

close them by simple touch.

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5.8.3.2. In addition, the vest shall be able to be adjusted at waist, with a hidden

system for users of different waist sizes.

5.8.3.3. There shall be no area unprotected when the vest is completely fastened

and tight.

5.8.3.4. The device shall be able to be used as follows:

5.8.3.4.1. Quick release by the side and shoulder (with the user being able to

choice either the right or left side at any time).

5.8.3.4.2. Complete removal and disassembly from the chest and back.

Deformation upon impact (back-face signature) as defined in Annex D, paragraph

3.2.2.4

5.8.4.1. The vest shall protect against injuries caused by the kinetic energy of a

projectile.

5.8.4.2. The design should result in the least possible deformation, but with the

maximum possible efficiency.

5.9. Covered areas

When the user is sitting or standing, the surface of the vest shall cover and protect

the following parts of the body:

5.9.1.1. Chest.

5.9.1.2. Back

5.9.1.3. Abdomen.

5.9.1.4. Lumbar area.

5.9.1.5. Right and left sides.

6. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1. Vest cover material

General

6.1.1.1. It shall not contain any shiny, metallic component, wires

6.1.1.2. It shall be resistant and flexible.

6.1.1.3. It shall be durable and highly resistant to unfavourable conditions.

Exterior or main fabric

6.1.2.1. The technical specifications are defined in the Annex C.

Interior fabric:


Webbing straps


Shoulder comfort pads

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6.1.5.1. The comfort pads shall be made of breathable, mesh type, spacer or 3D

type. They shall be comfortable and suitable for all skin types.


Drag handle

6.1.6.1. The drag handle shall resist to a minimum load of 120 daN. Testing of the

assembly shall be done according to the ISO 13935-2:2014 or equivalent.

6.1.6.2. The drag handle colour shall be similar to the tones of the outer or main

fabric.

Belt reinforcement insert

6.1.7.1. Material : Thermoplastic sheet

6.1.7.2. Thickness: 1 ± 0.3 mm

Hook and loop fastener

6.1.8.1. “Hook and loop” fasteners shall be of the highest quality, with IRR and

flame-retardant treatment, to ensure the best possible fastening and durability to

function properly, without undergoing a loss of over 50% of material or shear strength

after 10,000 cycles. The IR Reflectance shall be between 20 and 65% for any of the

colours. The manufacturer's data sheet shall be provided with the technical offer to

confirm this data.

6.1.8.2. All hook and loop fasteners, or similar, shall be properly attached to the

fabric via a seam that prevents them from being released by accidental pulling.

6.1.8.3. The hook and loop fastener colour shall be similar to the tones of the outer

or main fabric.

6.2. Ballistic panels and cover material specifications

Ballistic panels

6.2.1.1. The technical specifications are defined in the Annexe C.

Ballistic panels protective cover

6.2.2.1. The cover shall be a water-resistant, opaque and heat-sealed cover that

protects the panels from moisture, perspiration and UV radiation.

6.2.2.2. An opaque dark colour is required to prevent degradation due to UV

radiation to extend the useful life of flexible ballistic plates.


6.3. Ballistic and fragmentation protection

General requirements

6.3.1.1. The ballistic elements shall be easily removable to allow the washing of the

vest.

6.3.1.2. The ballistic elements shall be homogeneous and provide as a minimum,

the required protection level at any position.

6.3.1.3. The performances of the ballistics elements must be unchanged after a

treatment of twenty-four (24) hours at -20°C and twenty-four (24) hours at +60°C.

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Fragmentation protection

6.3.2.1. The vest shall warrant a fragment protection ≥ 585m/s, to be certified in

accordance with NATO STANAG 2920 Ed.03, Version 1, annex C (Fragment Class

F5 of 1.102g).

Ballistic protection

6.3.3.1. The vest shall warrant a protection to 9mm Parabellum with projectile class

A1 according to NATO STANAG 2920 Ed.03, Version 1. Ballistic shot pattern shall

be according to the NJ 0101.06 and testing procedure is in Annex D.

6.3.3.2. Back-face signature (BFS) shall be ≤ 30 mm for a series of shots, with each

value ≤ 35 mm.

CALIBER V2.5(m/s) Shooting

Distance (m)

Impact

incidence

BFS Depth

Max mm

9 mm NATO FMJ

8g/124 grain

425 ± 20 5 0°,30° and 45º ≤ 35 (single value)

V2.5 = Bullet velocity at 2.5 m from the target

BFS: Back-Face Signature

6.4. Stab protection

The vest shall be tested for stab protection at Level 1, strike energy 24 Joules (E1),

to P1 and S1 knife blades models defined in NIJ standard 0115.00.

The testing procedure defers from the NIJ standard 0115.00 and is defined in

Annexe D

The vest shall not allow a knife blade penetration greater than 18 mm for an

average series of impacts, with each single value no greater than 20 mm. Impact angles

of incidence shall be 0°.

6.5. Spike protection

The vest shall be tested for spike protection at Level E1, strike energy 24 Joules,

to SP1 spike model defined in the HOSDB 2007 part 3.

The testing procedure defers from the HOSDB 2007 part 3 and is defined in

Annexe D

In the Spike weapon test, the vest shall not allow spike penetration greater than 18

mm for an average series of impacts, with each single value no greater than 20 mm.

Impact angles of incidence shall be 0°.

6.6. Sizes, dimensions, weight, surfaces:

The Contractor shall design the ballistic panels in accordance with the

measurements in the following table:

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FRONT BALLISTIC PANELS

REAR BALLISTIC PANELS

BALLISTIC PANEL MEASUREMENTS IN cm (± 0.5) - CHEST

SIZE

A

UPPER

WIDTH

B

LOWER

WIDTH

C

CENTRAL

HEIGHT

D

NECKLINE

WIDTH

E

TOTAL

HEIGHT

XS 30.5 49.5 34 23 47.5

S 31.5 53 34.5 24.5 48.5

M 32.5 56.5 35 26.5 49

L 33.5 60 36 28.5 50

XL 35 63.5 36.5 30 51

2XL 36 67 37 31.5 52

3XL 37 70.5 37.5 33 52.5

BALLISTIC PANEL MEASUREMENTS IN cm (± 0.5) - BACK

SIZE

F

UPPER

WIDTH

G

LOWER

WIDTH

H

CENTRAL

HEIGHT

I

NECKLINE

WIDTH

J

TOTAL

HEIGHT

XS 29.5 46 36 25.5 49.5

S 31 49.5 37 27.5 51

M 32.5 53 38 29 52

L 33.5 56.5 39 30.5 53

XL 35 60 34 32 54

2XL 36 63.5 41 33.5 55.5

3XL 37.5 67 42 35 56.5

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SURFACE PROTECTION

These surfaces and measurements are mandatory in both masculine and feminine

vests, although the latter shall have a special shape in the chest area for comfort.

The maximum combined weight of a full vest with its soft ballistic panels,

including covers, and outer cover, but excluding the transport bag shall be in

accordance with the following table. If heavier, the product shall be rejected.

MAXIMUM COMBINED WEIGHT

The sizes of the vests shall be provided in relation to the ballistic panels to allow

their proper insertion and placement.

MINIMUM PROTECTED SURFACES (cm2)

SIZE CHEST BACK TOTAL

XS 1420 1430 2850

S 1550 1575 3125

M 1675 1700 3375

L 1800 1850 3650

XL 1950 2000 3950

2XL 2150 2150 4300

3XL 2225 2300 4525

MAXIMUM COBINED WEIGHT

SIZE GRAMS

XS 3000

S 3175

M 3400

L 3600

XL 3900

2XL 4050

3XL 4300

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7. LABELLING AND CODING

7.1. The following information shall be inscribed on each ballistic plate, vest cover and

transport bag:

Size.

NATO Stock Number, NSN

Manufacturer name, logo or other identification or trademark.

Batch no, month and year of manufacture.

Expiry date

Identification of the impact face and instructions on how to fit the vest properly.

Level of protection and type of protective material the vest is made of.

Instructions for proper use, maintenance and cleaning in Spanish.

Seal with white ink located below the label. The text of the seal shall be coordinated

with NSPA before manufacturing the material.

7.2. All labels shall be sewn to the material except for ballistic panels (marking ink), be

durable and have a duration equivalent to the life of the equipment.

7.3. Labels shall be written in Spanish in indelible ink at the time of the order.

8. QUALITY, HEALTH & SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

8.1. Quality Management

The Contractor shall maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) as a means

of assuring conformance with the requirements specified in this SOW. The Quality

Management System shall be established and maintained in conformance with the

following standards, at their latest edition:

8.1.1.1. ISO 9001:2015, Quality Management Systems – Requirements.

The scope of the QMS shall be relevant with the scope of this SOW.

The contract shall conform to the AQAP 2110 requirements (NATO Quality

Assurance Requirements for Final Inspection and Test) at its latest edition. Failure to

comply with it shall entail the exclusion of this procedure.

The Contractor shall provide a Quality Management Plan (QMP) (CDRL-01)

describing the quality aspects for the specific project, interfacing this project with the

company's Quality Management System. Once the Quality Plan has been approved by

the contractor authorized personnel, it shall be submitted to the NSPA for evaluation,

prior to the start of work and not later than thirty (30) calendar days after contract

award. The NSPA reserves the right to reject the QMP and their revisions.

The content of the QMP shall be precise and detailed enough to reflect the ongoing

contractual activities specific to the contract, including as a minimum:

Quality objectives and methods to measure achievements;

Project deliverables and processes to review satisfactory quality levels;

Quality standards, practices, procedures and instructions applied;

Quality control and assurance activities;

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Quality roles and responsibilities;

Quality tools;

Plan for reporting quality control and assurance problems;

Any other actions necessary to meet the objectives;

The Contractor shall issue a duly signed Certificate of Conformity (COC), to

certify that all the deliverables of this SOW conform to the requirements (CDRL-02).

The Contractor is responsible for the certification of the raw material sub-

contractors and submitting the complete original document signed by the provider.

Orders and invoices shall clearly indicate the requested materials/services, including

type, class, model, category, applicable updated specifications, test results, drawings

and any other item for unequivocal identification.

8.2. Occupational Health and Safety Management

The Contractor shall maintain an Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)

Management System as a means of assuring conformance with the requirements

specified in this SOW.

The scope of the OH&S Management System shall be relevant with the scope of

this SOW.

The OH&S Management System of the Contractor shall be documented in their

OH&S System Plan (or Manual).

8.3. Environmental Management

The Contractor shall implement all the necessary procedures and methodologies to

protect the environment from contamination, pollution or other adverse impacts

resulting from this service.

The contractor's environmental protection measures shall be, as a minimum, in

accordance with national, regional and local laws and regulations, as well as the

relevant industry best practices.

During the performance of the requirements of this SOW, the contractor shall

comply with the following regulations:

8.3.3.1. European Union (or equivalent from a non-EU NATO country)

environmental protection regulations and their national implementation references

(i.e. law, regulation) pursuant to the EU Directives;

8.3.3.2. Host Nations national, regional and local environmental laws and

regulations, where applicable.

The Contractor shall maintain an Environmental Management System (EMS) as a

means of assuring conformance with the requirements specified in this SOW.

The scope of the EMS shall be relevant with the scope of this SOW.

The EMS of the Contractor shall be documented in their EMS Plan (or Manual).

8.4. The bidder shall fulfil all the regulatory compliance obligations and the environmental

protection requirements indicated in the SOW.

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9. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

9.1. Upon contract award, the Contractor shall provide to NSPA the details of the Project

Manager who shall act as the focal point of contact for all project-related activities, during

the contract life-cycle.

9.2. The Contractor shall deliver a Project Management Plan (CDRL-03) illustrating how they

shall deliver the required material and services in accordance with this SOW. This Plan

shall include as a minimum :

The project objectives and outcomes, structure and organization, the project team

with their responsibilities and contact information, as well as a detailed description of

any (if) subcontractors.

The project timeline (in GANTT format), key milestones and events that shall be

held between the Contactor, the NSPA and the Customer.

The Risk Management Plan (RMP), analysing all identified project risks and their

mitigation strategies, including the environmental risks.

9.3. At their own expense, the Contractor shall participate, if so required by NSPA, in project

review meetings that may be held at the Contractor’s facilities or at the NSPA or at the

Customer’s facilities. However, telephone, email, and video conferencing, if available,

should be used when practicable.

9.4. All project communications (events, reviews, meetings and documents) shall be in the

English language.

10. ACCEPTANCE

10.1. The Acceptance tests shall be performed or supervised by a Technical Evaluation

Commission (TEC) composed of NSPA and Customer representatives.

10.2. The tests shall be performed at the Contractor premises.

10.3. The Contractor shall provide the technical assistance, equipment and materials

necessary to perform the Acceptance Tests.

10.4. Tests on samples shall be conducted by the TEC in two stages:

FAAT on pre-production samples (see SOW art 10.7);

FAT upon delivery (see SOW art 10.8).

10.5. The samples will be randomly selected by the TEC. Testing will include ballistic

performance (see detailed processes further described in this SOW)

10.6. Ballistics and Stab tests are destructive. The samples supplied for destructive tests

shall not be accounted within the contracted quantity of deliverables.

10.7. First Article Acceptance Test (FAAT) on pre-production samples.

FAAT shall be performed by the TEC at Contractor facility. The Contractor

shall provide four (4) samples (full set including documentation and certificates), in

different sizes:

10.7.1.1. Two (2) male vests

10.7.1.2. Two (2) female vests.

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The Contractor shall inform NSPA that the pre-production samples are

ready for FAAT. NSPA/Customer shall visit the contractor’s production facility (at

a mutually agreed date).

The TEC shall evaluate the samples for visual inspection, packaging

inspection, and ballistic/stab tests.

Visual Inspection of samples (appearance, presentation, integrity):

10.7.4.1. A visual inspection shall be carried out by the TEC to verify that the vest

and the transportation bag conform to the SOW assessment criteria in terms of

physical measurements, design, verification of a good finish, adjustment of the vest

and possibility of putting it on without having to remove the helmet.

10.7.4.2. The visual inspection test shall determine compliance or non-compliance

with the following criteria:

10.7.4.2.1. Good general appearance.

10.7.4.2.2. Design.

10.7.4.2.3. No stains or undue creases.

10.7.4.2.4. Seams and bartack properly finished and in good condition.

10.7.4.2.5. No type of fault in the fabric or in the fastening and ancillary items

(webbing straps or cords).

10.7.4.2.6. Presence and proper application of the MOLLE system

requirements.

10.7.4.2.7. Dimensional verification.

10.7.4.3. Weight measurements verification.

10.7.4.3.1. The vests in different sizes shall be weighted by the TEC to verify

compliance with the requirements stated in the SOW.

Compliance with packaging requirements.

10.7.5.1. A visual inspection shall be carried out by the TEC to verify that the

packaging conforms to the SOW assessment criteria defined in the paragraph 10.3.2.

Ballistic and Stab tests.

10.7.6.1. Tests shall be performed by the TEC with the Contractor assistance.

10.7.6.2. Tests shall be done for both front and rear panel, in the ambient conditions,

according to the following matrix:

PERFORMANCES AMBIENT CONDITIONS

V50 1 Male vest

9 mm Parabellum 1 Female vest

P1/S1 BLADED WEAPON 1 Female vest

SPIKE 1 Male vest

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10.7.6.3. Testing procedure is defined in annex D, with the following modifications

for the P1/S1 bladed weapon tests:

10.7.6.3.1. There shall be three (3) fair impacts for each blade. The impact

pattern shall be as described in the NIJ STD 0115.00.

Number of Drop

test

Angle of Incidence Threat Weapon Energy Level

3 – rear panel 0° P1 Knife Blade E1 = 24 Joules

3 – real panel 0° S1 Knife Blade E1 = 24 Joules

10.7.6.3.2. A distance not smaller than 51 mm from the edge of the component

shall be defined as the area of non-fair hit. Similarly, no impacts shall be

aimed at a distance less than 51 mm from the edge of the backing material.

10.7.6.3.3. The spacing between strikes shall be a minimum 51 mm.

10.7.6.3.4. Fair strikes and penetration are checked according to NIJ 0115.00.

10.7.6.3.5. Female front panel have to be checked according to Annex D

paragraph 3.2.4.

If a sample is declared non-compliant:

10.7.7.1. A report will be generated by the TEC.

10.7.7.2. The Contractor shall be notified to identify and submit a corrective action

plan.

10.7.7.3. The TEC shall assess the plan and provide feedback to Contractor

accordingly.

10.7.7.4. If the corrective plan is accepted by TEC, the Contractor shall have the

right to resubmit sampling for a new testing. The items shall be clearly identified with

reference to the rejection report.

10.7.7.5. The Contractor shall withdraw the rejected materials that will be

countersigned by the TEC ; the Contractor shall promptly replace the defective

materials.

10.7.7.6. The rejected vests shall not be offered again for retesting. The Contractor

shall present new material for (re)testing.

Upon successful completion of the acceptance tests performed, the TEC

shall grant permission for the Contractor to start production of contracted material.

10.8. Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) on samples from production batch

FAT shall be performed by the TEC at Contractor facility for each batch

produced.

The Contractor shall inform NSPA that production samples are ready for

FAT. NSPA/Customer shall visit the contractor’s production facility (at a mutually

agreed date).

The TEC shall evaluate the samples for visual inspection, packaging

inspection, and ballistic/stab tests.

Visual Inspection of samples (appearance, presentation, integrity):

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10.8.4.1. A visual inspection shall be carried out by the TEC to verify that the vest

and the transportation bag conform to the SOW assessment criteria in terms of

physical measurements, design, verification of a good finish, adjustment of the vest

and possibility of putting it on without having to remove the helmet.

10.8.4.2. The control shall be performed by the TEC on a sample quantity to be

defined in accordance with the norm ISO 2859-1 referring to the plan of simple

sampling level of inspection II – AQL 2.5.

10.8.4.3. The visual inspection test shall determine compliance or non-compliance

with the following criteria:

10.8.4.3.1. Good general appearance.

10.8.4.3.2. Design.

10.8.4.3.3. No stains or undue creases.

10.8.4.3.4. Seams and bartack properly finished and in good condition.

10.8.4.3.5. No type of fault in the fabric or in the fastening and ancillary items

(webbing straps or cords).

10.8.4.3.6. Presence and proper application of the MOLLE system

requirements.

10.8.4.3.7. Dimensional verification.

10.8.4.4. Weight measurements verification.

10.8.4.4.1. The vests in different sizes shall be weighted by the TEC to verify

compliance with the requirements stated in the SOW.

10.8.4.4.2. The control shall be performed by the TEC on a sample quantity to

be defined in accordance with the norm ISO 2859-1 referring to the plan

of simple sampling level of inspection II – AQL 0.40.

Compliance with packaging requirements.

10.8.5.1. A visual inspection shall be carried out by the TEC to verify that the

packaging conforms to the SOW assessment criteria defined in the paragraph 10.3.2.

10.8.5.2. The control shall be performed by the TEC on a sample quantity to be

defined in accordance with the norm ISO 2859-1 referring to the plan of simple

sampling level of inspection II – AQL 2.5.

Ballistic and Stab tests.

10.8.6.1. Fourteen (14) samples in different sizes and selected randomly by the TEC,

shall be provided by the Contractor (full set including documentation and certificates):

10.8.6.1.1. Eight (8) male vests

10.8.6.1.2. Five (5) female vests.

10.8.6.1.3. One (1) ballistic panel

10.8.6.2. Tests shall be performed by the TEC with the Contractor assistance.

10.8.6.3. Testing procedure is defined in annex D

If a sample is declared non-compliant:

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10.8.7.1. A report shall be generated by the TEC.

10.8.7.2. The Contractor shall be notified to present a corrective action plan.

10.8.7.3. The TEC shall assess the plan and provide feedback to Contractor

accordingly.

10.8.7.4. If the corrective plan is accepted by TEC, the Contractor shall have the

right to resubmit sampling for a new testing. The items presented for the second time

shall be clearly identified with reference to the rejection report.

10.8.7.5. The Contractor shall withdraw the rejected materials that will be

countersigned by the TEC ; the Contractor shall promptly replace the defective

materials.

10.8.7.6. The rejected material shall not be offered again for retesting. The

Contractor shall present new material for (re)testing.

Upon successful completion of the FAT performed, the Contractor shall

issue a Certificate of Inspection and Acceptance (CDRL-04), which shall be

presented to NSPA and Customer for signature. A template for the Certificate of

Inspection and Acceptance is provided in Annex F. Then, the TEC shall grant

permission for the Contractor to proceed with the delivery.

11. TERMS OF DELIVERY

11.1. Deliverables requirements

The deliverable items of this SOW are:

One thousand and five hundreds (1,500) vest, split in two (2) or three (3)

batches (to be agreed upon at contract award time).

The list of documents and certificates defined in the Contract Data

Requirements List, in paragraph 13 of this SOW.

11.2. Delivery place

The Contractor shall organize the first article acceptance test (FAAT) at

their premises no later than three (3) months after the contract award. The final batch

delivery shall be no later than twelve (12) months after the contract award.

The finished garments shall be delivered DDP Spain (INCOTERMS 2010),

within one (1) months after the FAT batch acceptance.

11.2.2.1. Customer address: Madrid Spain (full address shall be inserted at contract

award) .

11.3. Packaging and labelling

The Contractor shall include the specifications for optimal storage under

the following conditions in the technical documentation package (in Spanish):

11.3.1.1. Environmental factors (e.g. interior, exterior, humidity and low

temperatures).

11.3.1.2. Storage term (long/short term).

Each finished vest shall be delivered in a transportation bag and each

transportation bag shall be in a plastic bag, closed and folded, in which the size and

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the corresponding NATO Stock Number (NSN) shall be marked using the European

Article Number (EAN) 128A numeric bar code format.

The garments shall be boxed in batches of vests of the same size, in Duplex-

type corrugated cardboard boxes with security flaps and closed with sealing tape. The

cardboard boxes shall be stacked and arranged on standard Euro-pallets.

11.3.3.1. The pallets shall be provided by the Contractor and be able to be moved

with a forklift (including fork inlets).

11.3.3.2. Additionally, the cardboard label shall include:

11.3.3.2.1. The order reference number or designation.

11.3.3.2.2. The size of the garments that it contains.

11.3.3.2.3. The NSN reference for that size, in barcode format according to the

EAN 128A numeric format.

11.3.3.3. Each cardboard box must be accompanied by a list of its contents.

11.4. NATO Stock Number (NSN) codification

NSN codification of the delivered items shall be required.

12. DOCUMENTATION

12.1. The Contractor shall supply all the documentation that is required for the NSN

codification of the garments, in accordance with the provisions of NATO STANAG

4177:2007 (CDRL-05),

12.2. The Contractor shall be responsible for managing the configuration management

and updating all technical documentation throughout the entire period of validity of the

contract. The technical documentation shall be in Spanish.

13. CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST

13.1. The Contractor shall produce and deliver all data within the required delivery

period as listed in the below Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). Documents shall

be produced in accordance with the related SOW task as noted in the CDRL and the

related SOW task description

13.2. All delivered data and documentation shall include reference to the applicable

CDRL No. and Title.

13.3. All documents requiring approval by the NSPA and/or the Customer’s Subject

Matter Experts (SMEs) shall be assessed and responded within thirty (30) calendar days

from the date of receipt.

13.4. All documents submitted shall be in paper and electronic format (PDF or MS

OFFICE), in English language.

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CDR

L No. Title

SOW

Ref. Required Delivery

01 Quality Management Plan 8.1.4 Thirty (30) calendar days

from contract award.

02 Certificate of Conformity 8.1.6 After the approval of the

Certificate of Acceptance.

03 Project Management Plan 9.2 Thirty (30) calendar days

from contract award.

04 Certificate of Inspection and

Acceptance 10.8.8

Upon successful completion

of the acceptance.

05 Documentation 12.1 30 days prior to the delivery

date

14. ANNEXES:

ANNEX A: TECHNICAL DATA OF THE COLOUR SCHEME

ANNEX B: CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN REPRESENTATION

ANNEX C: TEXTILES REQUIREMENTS

ANNEX D: BULLET AND STAB PROOF TESTING PROCEDURE

ANNEX E: ORIENTATIVE FIGURES

ANNEX F: CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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ANNEX A: TECHNICAL DATA OF THE COLOUR SCHEME

International Commission on Illumination: CIELAB MEASUREMENTS.

PIXELATED DRY: Colorimetric coordinates: ISO 105-J01:1997

D65 10 Deg L* a* b* c* h*

BEIGE (BASE) 57.427 5.065 8.626 10.0034 59.5794

TOLERANCES: DE =+ 2.5

ILLUMINANT D65 at 10ºC according to ISO 11664-2:2007

Reflectance values:

Nm: 00 20 40 60 80

300

400 19.36 19.80 19.98 20.51 21.55

500 22.73 23.65 24.11 24.81 26.47

600 29.18 30.58 32.26 36.3074 39.00

700 42.87

TOLERANCE: A standard deviation of 1.5 CIELAB units is admissible




D65 10 Deg L* a* b* c* h*

PARDO KAKI 51.569 5.606 13.657 14.7633 67.6813



Reflectance values:

Nm 00 20 40 60 80

300

400 13.48 13.16 12.79 13.17 15.00

500 17.42 18.74 18.81 18.31 20.25

600 24.34 26.44 28.01 29.38 31.71

700 37.52




D65 10 Deg L* a* b* c* h*

BROWN 30.809 7.389 9.011 11.6527 50.264848



Reflectance values:

Nm 00 20 40 60 80

300

400 4.73 4.45 4.45 4.55 4.84

500 5.40 5.74 5.83 6.10 6.86

600 8.44 9.37 10.12 13.69 18.71

700 23.02



ANNEX B: CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN REPRESENTATION


ANNEX C: TEXTILES REQUIREMENTS

All Requirements shall be tested according to the related standard or equivalent

1. Exterior main fabric

REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED VALUES TOLLERANCE Acceptance test criteria

Raw material High Tenacity Polyamide 6.6 / Technical data sheet and

Certified Fiber content

Yarns title Warp: 500 Deniers

Weft: 500 Deniers

/ Technical data sheet

Areal Mass ( weight ) ≤ 300 g/m² (including finish) / EN 12127:1997

Tensile strength Warp ≥ 1900 N

Weft ≥ 1500 N

No more than 7% deficiency

resistance is acceptable

providing that the average value will result in the

prescribed value.

ISO 13934-1:2013

Tearing Resistance Warp ≥ 75 N

Weft ≥ 90 N

No more than 7% deficiency resistance is acceptable

providing that the average

value will result in the

prescribed value

ISO 13937-2:2000

Abrasion Resistance ≥ 100,000 cycles / ISO 12947-2:2016

Resistance to surface wetting ISO 4 (AATCC 90") / ISO 4920:2012

Flame retardant Index 1 / ISO 14116:2015 ,

ISO 6330:2012

After 5 times washing,

method 4N, drying type A

at 40° according to ISO

6330:2012

Colours Pixel Arid Camouflage – Annex A / ISO 105-J01:1997

Remittance to infrared beams at

Wave length between 800-1200

nm.

Beige (Base): 45%-65%

Khaki: 35%-55%

Brown: 20%-40%

/ Measured with a Perkin

Elmer Lambda 950

spectrophotometer

Colour fastness (all the colours) To Day light: degradation > index 5 of blue scale.

As an alternative it is possible perform the test to the artificial light by a Xenon Arch lamp, and the degradation shall be

always > index 5 blue scale.

To Acid: degradation and discharge > index 4/5 grey scale.

To Alkali: degradation and discharge > index 4/5 grey scale.

To Water: degradation and discharge > index 4/5 of the grey

scale.

/ IISII ISO 105-B01:2014

I iii ISO 105-B02:2014

ISO 105-E05:2010

ISO 105-E06:2006

ISO 105-E01:2013


2. Interior fabric


Raw material Polyester / Technical data sheet and


Fabric construction Mesh type, net / Technical data sheet


Tensile strength Warp ≥ 500 N

Weft ≥700 N

No more than 7% deficiency resistance is acceptable

providing that the average


prescribed value.

ISO 13934-1:2013

Colour Matching one of the colours of exterior main fabric / Visual inspection

Colour fastness To Acid: degradation and discharge > index 4 grey scale.

To Alkali: degradation and discharge > index 4 grey scale.

To Water: degradation and discharge > index 4 of the grey

scale.

/ /98 ISO 105-E05:2010

ISO 105-E06:2006

IS

ISO 105-E01:2013

3. Webbing straps and tapes




Flame retardant Index 1 / ISO 14116:2015 , ISO

6330:2012

After 5 times washing, method 4n, drying type A

at 40° according to ISO

6330:2012

Colours Pixel Arid camouflage, matching exterior main fabric, on

both sides / Visual inspection

Colour fastness To Day light: degradation > index 4 of blue scale.

As an alternative it is possible perform the test to the artificial light by a Xenon Arch lamp, and the degradation

shall be always > index 4 blue scale.

To Water: > degradation and discharge index 3/4 of the grey

scale.

/ / ISO 105-B01:2014

I iii ISO 105-B02:2014

I ISO 105-E01:2013

Remittance to infrared beams at

Wave length between 800-1200

nm.

20-65% for any of the colours.

/ Measured with a Perkin

Elmer Lambda 950

spectrophotometer

4. Shoulder comfort pads




Fabric construction Mesh spacer type / Technical data sheet


Thickness 7 mm 1 mm Technical data sheet

Colours Matching interior mesh fabric / Visual inspection


5. Ballistic panels


Raw material Ballistic fibres / Technical data sheet and


Density (without protective

cover)

≤ 5.5 kg/m²

checked with a 400 x 400 mm test piece (of identical construction to the ballistic panels) and shall weigh no

more than 880 g

Test report

Thickness (with protective

cover)

≤ 7.5mm / Test report or measurement with

Vernier caliper.

6. Ballistic panels protective cover


Raw material Polyamide (with coating) / Technical data sheet and


Areal Mass ( weight ) ≤ 153 g/m² (including finish) /

EN-12127. 1997

Tensile strength Warp > 1350 N

Weft > 950 N


resistance is acceptable providing that the average


prescribed value.

ISO 1421:2016

Tearing Resistance Warp ≥ 45 N

Weft ≥ 45 N


resistance is acceptable

providing that the average value will result in the

prescribed value

ISO 4674-1:2016

Welding strength with welding

width 3 mm

Maximum force for 3 mm weld width :

Warp ≥ 300 N

Weft ≥ 300 N


resistance is acceptable providing that the average


prescribed value

ASTM D 751-06

Colours Black or Dark blue / Visual inspection

Resistance to water penetration ≥ 2,000 cm of water / ISO 811:2018

Resistance to UV Treatment or intrinsic characteristic of the material / Test report


ANNEX D: BULLET AND STAB PROOF TESTING PROCEDURE

1. Specific standards.

The following standards shall be used as a reference for conducting the tests:

STANAG 2920 Ed. 3 Ballistic Test Method for Personal Armor Materials.

AEP-2920 (Ed A) Ballistic test method for personal armour materials and

combat clothing.

STANAG 4370 Ed 3 Environment Testing.

AECTP-300 “Climatic Environment Tests”.

NIJ STANDARD 0101.06 Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor

(only for that not detailed in the previous regulations or in this procedure).

NIJ STANDARD 0115.00 Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor (only

for that not detailed in the previous regulations or in this procedure).

HOSDB Body Armour Standards for UK Police (2007) – Part 3: Knife and

Spike Resistance. (only for that not detailed in the previous regulations or

in this procedure).

2. Ballistic Tests.

2.1. Initial checks for Ballistics.

For the ballistic tests and determination of the ballistic limit, the support

material shall be in accordance with STANAG 2920, Ed 3.

The backing bacterial shall be clay Roma No. 1 type specified in the NIJ

STANDARD 01.01.06, at a temperature of 21 ± 2 °C at the beginning of the tests.

The backing material consistency validation shall be according to NIJ

STANDARD 01.01.06. paragraph 4.2.5.6.

The tests shall be carried out at ambient temperature (10-35°C).

Vests shall be taken from the climate chamber immediately before any low and

high temperature tests are performed.

2.2. Ballistic soft panel

The ballistic panel thickness shall be less than 7.5 mm.

The ballistic panel density shall be less than 5.5 kg/m2. This can be checked

on the ballistic panel or on a 400 mm x 400 mm test piece, which shall be

submitted with the same construction as the ballistic panel, with all layers having

the same indicated dimensions.

The ballistic panel shall be tested for buoyancy. It shall be placed during 30

min and remain without sinking when put in a container filled with water at

temperature of 21 ± 2°C.

The ballistic panel shall be tested for waterproofness. It shall be immersed for

30 minutes in a container full of water at a temperature of 21 ± 2°C, 15 ± 1 cm

below the water surface. After draining and wiping, the weight difference shall be

no more than 10g higher than the initial value.


2.3. Ballistic limit or V50 determination:

The V50 determination procedure is as established in STANAG 2920 Ed 3.

The fragments used in the essays shall correspond to those established in AEP-

2920 Ed. A, Annex C (Fragment Class F5 of 1.102 g) with V50 ≥ 585 m/s.

Environmental test conditions

2.3.3.1. All the tests described shall be carried out at ambient temperature on a

test piece from each front or rear panel and after conditioning the test pieces or

vests under the following environmental conditions:

2.3.3.1.1. In an ordinary environment. After placing the test piece or vest

at a temperature of 21 ± 2°C for a minimum of 24 hours.

2.3.3.1.2. At low temperature After placing the test piece or vest at a

temperature of -20 ± 2°C for a minimum of 24 hours.

2.3.3.1.3. At high temperature After placing the test piece or vest at a

temperature of 60 ± 2°C for a minimum of 24 hours.

2.4. 9 mm parabellum calibre test

It shall be tested with 9x19 mm ammunition FMJ, AEP-2920 Ed. A, Annex B,

Class A 1 (Mass 8.0 g ± 0.1, according to STANAG 4090) with V = 425 ± 20 m/s.

Test procedure:

2.4.2.1. There shall be 6 impacts. The impact pattern shall be as described in

the NIJ STD 0101.06.

2.4.2.2. A distance not smaller than 50 mm from the edge of the component

shall be defined as the area of non-fair hit. Similarly, no impacts shall be aimed at

a distance less than 50 mm from a corner.

2.4.2.3. The spacing between shots shall be a minimum of 10 calibres.

2.4.2.4. After performing any impact and checking if it is valid, if there has not

been total perforation, the trace or trauma produced in the clay shall be measured

and the sample reconditioned to its original position before performing the next

shot.

2.4.2.5. A valid shot is that corresponding to AEP-2920 Ed 3. If an impact does

not observe the distance between impacts or its speed is higher than that requested,

but there is no drilling or trauma greater than 35 mm, it shall be considered valid.

2.4.2.6. If a shot with a speed lower than that requested observes the distance

between other impacts or edges and produces trauma greater than 35 mm or

pierces the vest, it shall be considered valid.

9 mm parabellum calibre test - Specific test on Female vests

2.4.3.1. The following test shall be performed on a female breast panel shaped

without any type of seam or fold.

2.4.3.2. Three impacts shall be performed with the specified ammunition of 9

mm parabellum in the most critical areas of the bust shape. These are: the central

point of the two cups (if any), the highest point of the shape and where it forms

the maximum angle with the angle of incidence.


2.4.3.3. Any perforation shall lead to the rejection of the vest. The trauma shall

not be considered in this test, with the only information recorded if there is

complete perforation or not. If this occurs, it shall be a failure.




vests under the following environmental conditions:

2.4.4.1.1. In an ordinary environment. After placing the test piece or vest

at a temperature of 21 ± 2°C for a minimum of 24 hours.

2.4.4.1.2. At low temperature After placing the test piece or vest at a

temperature of -20 ± 2°C for a minimum of 24 hours.

2.4.4.1.3. At high temperature After placing the test piece or vest at a


3. Blades and Spike tests

3.1. Initial checks for Blade and Spike test

For the blade and spike tests, the support material shall be in accordance with

NIJ 0115.00.

The tests shall be carried out at ambient temperature (10-35°C).

3.2. Bladed weapon test:

All the tests described shall be carried out at ambient temperature on a test

piece from each front or rear panel and after conditioning the test pieces or vests

under the following environmental conditions:

3.2.1.1. In an ordinary environment. After placing the test piece or vest at a


P1 and S1 Edged Blade tests to be performed:

3.2.2.1. The blade shall be P1and S1 type blades as defined in NIJ STD

0115.00.

3.2.2.2. A new knife should be used for each successive strike test.

3.2.2.3. Test procedure:

3.2.2.4. There shall be ten (10) fair impacts for each blade. The impact pattern

shall be as described in the NIJ STD 0115.00.

Number of Drop

test


10 0° P1 Knife Blade E1 = 24 Joules

10 0° S1 Knife Blade E1 = 24 Joules



a distance less than 51 mm from the edge of the backing material.


3.2.2.6. The spacing between strikes shall be a minimum 51 mm.

3.2.2.7. Fair strikes and penetration are checked according to NIJ 0115.00.

Spike tests to be performed:

3.2.3.1. The spike shall be Spike type as defined in HOSDB 2007 part 3.

3.2.3.2. A new spike should be used for each successive strike test.


3.2.3.4. There shall be ten (10) impacts. The impact pattern shall be as described

in the HOSDB 2007 part 3.

3.2.3.5. Impacts shall be performed at E1 24 Joules, allowing for one

penetration. The protective packs will be removed from their carriers for the

purpose of spike resistance testing.

Number of Drop

test


10 0° SP1 spike E1 = 24 Joules



a distance less than 51 mm from the edge of the backing material.

3.2.3.7. The spacing between strikes shall be a minimum 51 mm.

3.2.3.8. Fair strikes and penetration are checked according to HOSDB 2007 part

3.

Additional Test Strikes on Female Armour:

3.2.4.1. The strikes shall be performed with the knife or spike (or both) for E1

24 Joules energy level.

3.2.4.2. A minimum of two strikes shall be carried out on a separate front female

panel as described below.

3.2.4.3. All strikes shall be spaced at a distance of at least 51 mm from one

another.

3.2.4.4. The test strikes shall be performed with the backing material built up to

remove any air gaps between the face of the backing material and the armour

sample.


3.2.4.5.1. Strike 1: A 0° angle of incidence strike at E1 24 Joules, striking

within 5 mm of the tip of the breast cup, at least 50mm from any other

strike.

3.2.4.5.2. Strike 2: A 0° angle of incidence strike at E1 24 Joules, shall be

carried out at each line or area of weakness, i.e. a join between two

sections of fabric or a significant change in direction of the fabric

fibres.





vests at a temperature of 21 ± 2°C for at least 24 hours.

3.3. Acceptance and rejection criteria:

In the ballistic limit or V50 test, no V50 value less than 585 m/s shall be

allowed.

In the 9mm PB calibre test, no complete perforation shall be allowed. Any

complete perforation with a valid shot, a trauma greater than 35mm, or an average

exceeding 30 mm in any series of impacts (except in the specific female test, where

the trauma is not considered), under any environmental conditions shall be

considered as a failure and shall result in the rejection of the sample.

In the bladed test, any perforation greater than 20 mm, or an average exceeding

18 mm in any series of valid impacts, under any environmental conditions shall

be considered as a failure and shall result in the rejection of the sample.

In the spike test, any perforation greater than 20 mm, or an average exceeding

18 mm in any series of valid impacts, under any environmental conditions shall

be considered as a failure and shall result in the rejection of the sample.

3.4. The Contractor shall submit the following Certification tests:

On ballistic and stab resistance tests:

3.4.1.1. Ballistic panel thickness (less than 7.5 mm).

3.4.1.2. Ballistic panel density (less than 5.5 kg/m2). This can be checked on

the ballistic panels or on a 400 mm x 400 mm test piece, which shall be submitted

with the same construction as the ballistic panels, with all layers having the same

indicated dimensions. No smaller or stepwise layers are allowed.

3.4.1.3. Positive buoyancy of the ballistic panels

3.4.1.4. Waterproofness of the ballistic panels

3.4.1.5. Compliance with the following tests as specified.

AMBIENT HIGH

TEMPERATURE

LOW

TEMPERATURE

V50 1 1 1

9 mm Pb WITHOUT SHAPING 1 1 1

9 mm Pb FEMININE 1 1 1

P1/S1 BLADED WEAPON 1

P1/S1 BLADED WEAPON FEMININE 1

SPIKE 1

SPIKE FEMININE 1

WATERPROOFNESS 1 panel

TOTAL 13 vests + 1 panel


ANNEX E: for illustration purposes

FIGURE 1

(FRONT, INTERIOR PART)

FIGURE 2

(FRONT, EXTERIOR PART)

Hook fastener

Loop fastener

Opening to insert the ballistic panels

Shoulder comfort pads

Interior mesh fabric

Comfort pads spacer fabric

Eyelet/hole

Loop fastener

System to secure the cable of

user’s equipment


FIGURE 3

(BACK, INTERIOR PART)

FIGURE 4

(BACK, EXTERIOR PART)

Loop fastener

Hook fastener

Interior mesh fabric

Loop fastener

System to secure the cable of

user’s equipment


FIGURE 5

(HEIGHT OF THE FEMALE PANEL, BREAST AREA)

FEMALE PANEL

All measurements are in mm.

The depth is shown for a size M

e: panel thickness

FIGURE 6:

(TRAPEZIUM SHAPE)


ANNEX F: CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Contract No:

Contractor:

In accordance with the requirements of the contract, I hereby certify that the products /

services listed below have been provided, inspected using the following tests and are finally

accepted:

1. Visual Inspection.

2. Dimensional measurements.

Material / Service

ordered

Materiel / Service

received

Inspection Date Comments

_______________________________

Customer Technical Authority

Name, Title, Signature

_______________________________

NSPA Technical Authority

Name, Title, Signature