HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/2013 05C Sole Source Agreement with KDH Defense Systems for "Transformer" Body ArmorBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting of: 7/16/2013
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing sole source and purchase of KDH
Defense Systems "Transformer" Body Armor with Municipal
Emergency Services (MES)
SUBMITTED BY: Chief Dominic Rizzi - 575 -6211
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City of Yakima Police Department (YPD) has been testing ballistic body armor and is
respectfully requesting sole source and purchase of KDH Defense Systems KDH LTST- 102 -11
"Transformer" soft body armor with KDH 6x8 Polyethylene Speed Plate.
KDH Defense Systems is the manufacturer of the armor and the Transformer is the only ballistic
package in existence that meets the LAPD Ballistic specifications, which YPD desires.
The unique core of the Transformer Armor System is an Internal Speed Plate Carrier Strapping
System that connects directly to the ballistic inserts, which is not available from any other
manufactures (see attached letter from KDH Defense Systems).
This purchase is 50% reimbursed on a federal grant from the "Bullet Proof Vest Program"
through the US Department of Justice. A requirement of the grant is that the vests be NIJ-
0101.06 compliant.
YPD currently purchases "Survival Armor" brand vests through Blumenthal Uniforms via
Washington State Contract at $750.00 per unit. These KDH vests are superior to the Survival
Armor vests with the same protection /threat level, and are considered superior in support
straps, fit, and comfort. They are priced at $598.00 per unit, a cumulative savings of
approximately $3000 per year.
The sole source will remain active as long as YPD chooses this model of Armor. Purchasing
has reviewed and recommended this sole source purchase (see attached sole source
justification form).
Resolution: X Ordinance:
Other (Specify):
Contract:
Start Date:
Item Budgeted: Yes
Funding Source /Fiscal
Impact:
Strategic Priority:
Insurance Required? No
Mail to:
Phone:
Contract Term:
End Date:
Amount:
50% Grant Funded $40,000 for 2013
Public Safety
R ESO LU T IO N NOR 2013-
A R ESO LU T ID N authorizing the sole source and purchase of KDH Defense
Systems "Transformer" Body Armor with Municipal
Emergency Services (MES) .
W HER EA S, A rbc]e V I, Section 6 of the City of Yakin a Charter and the
Yakin a M unicipalC ode Chapter 180 generally require thatpurchases in excess
of $25,000 be done by com petEue bid, sub�cctto certain exceptions; and
W H EREA S, the law recognizes a "sole source purchase" exception fmm
bidding requirements, when due tD the uniqueness of the product to be
purchased and the fact there is only one source for the product, itw ou]d be futile
tD utilize com pet Eue bidding; and
W H EREA S, the Yakin a Police D epartm enthas been testing ballistic body
arm or and has chosen KDH Defense System s LTST 102 II "TransfDi n er" soft
body arm orw ith K D H 6x8 Speed Plate; and
W H ER EA S, K D H D efe nse System s is the m anu facturer o f the arm or and
the TransfDi n er is the only ballistic package in existence that eets the LA PD
Ballistic specifications,w hick YPD desires;and
W H ER EA S, the Police D epartm ent has received a federal grant for 50%
reim bursem ent from the "Bullet Proof Vest Program " through the US
D epartm entof Justice and a requirem entof the grant is that the Vests be N IT-01-
.06 com pliant; and
W H ER EA S, the core of the TransfDi n er A i n or System consists of a
unique Tntemal Speed Plate C arrkr Strapping System that connects directly tD
the ballistic inserts, which is not available by any other manufacturer (see
attached letter from K D H D efense Syst=-n s) .
W H ER EA S, the City Council fads it w ouId be futile tD call fDr bids
regarding the K D H TransfDrm er So Body A i n or; and
W HER EA S , the City C ouncildeem sit to be in the best interest o f the City
ofYakiu a tD authorize the purchase of said K D H TransfDi n er Sof]7-Body Ain or
tD M unicipalEm ergency Services (M ES),who is the only authorized distr7butDr
in the State ofW ashington . , now , therefDre,
BE IITRESOLVED BY THE CIrY COUNCIL OFTHECITY OFYAKIMA :
The C ity M anager of the C ity ofYakim a is hereby authorized to purchase
K D H Defense System s Transform er Ain or as a sole source purchase w ifhout
calling forbids.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 16thth day of,luly, 2013 .
M icah Caw ley,M ayor
A TTEST :
Sonya C laar Tee, C ity C lerk
of Yakima/Yakima
SOLE4�, SOURCE JUSTIFICATION May. 20 12)
Your Name, Nolan Wentz
Your Phone: 575-6223
Requested Vendor: Defense Systems
ndor Contact Name: Brian Wong
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Your Department/Di vision:
Requisition Number:
/err r e (336)635.4158 (951)461-7464
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2. is this productfservace available only through one vendor? 0 NO # YES
If yes, attach, documentation that supports the screening process you performed to confirm,
(e, g- Internet Screensh sit s, etc.)
3. Is this a one-time purchase? X NO ED YES If NO, explain.
June 23, 2013
Yakima Police Department
Attn: Lt Nolan Wentz
200 South 3rd Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Lt. Wentz,
This letter certifies that the Transformer Armor System, the ballistic armor Industry's first modular, scalable
concealable armor System and the LTST- 102 -II and LTST- 102 -IIIA ballistic soft armor are manufactured solely by
KDH Defense Systems, Inc. in Eden, N.C.
The core of the Transformer Armor System consists of an Internal Speed Plate Carrier Strapping System that is
attached directly to the ballistic inserts. With the suspension system integrated in this unique way, the same plate
and suspension system can be used with concealable or overt Transformer carrier sleeves. This allows for lower
costs of replacement carrier sleeves, better conformity of the ballistic insert to the body, enhanced ease of care and
maintenance, and eliminates the use of traditional hook and loop that is typically caught in other garments during
laundering. Plus, there's no need to remove the ballistic panels, or re- adjust the vest each time it's washed. The
system provides a vast range of adjustability for comfort, snugging the vest close to the body so that it fits like a
glove.
The LTST- 102 -II and LTST- 102 -IIIA ballistic soft armor packages from KDH Defense Systems are the
packages in existence that are both NIJ- 0101.06 compliant and meet the rigid ballistic specificatio
Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) ballistic testing protocol. Furthermore, the LTST- 102 -IIIA is the
package that is "quad compliant" and meets the following:
• NIJ- 0101.06 (current NIJ ballistic
• DEA ballistic testing protocol
• FBI ballistic testing protocol
• LAPD ballistic testinLy protocol
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BALLISTIC TECHNICAL SUMMARY
BALLISTIC SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
LTST -102 -11
Tested in accordance with the National Institute of Justice
Standard — 0101.06, Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor
Manufacturer
NIJ Model Number
NIJ Threat Level
NIJ Certification Sizes
Materials
Weight
Thinness
Dry V50 -9mm 124gr. FMJ
Dry V05 - 9mm 124gr. FMJ
Conditioned V50 - 9mm 124gr.FMJ
Dry V50 - 357mag 158gr. JSP
Dry V05 - 357mag 158gr. JSP
Conditioned V50 - 357mag 158gr. JSP
KDH Defense Systems, Inc
LTST -102 -11
Level II
C1 -05
Woven Aramid, Aramid UD,PE
.84lbs /sqft
.203"
1618fps
1566fps
1616fps
1749fps
1438fps
1523fps
Probability of perforation at NIJ reference velocity (1305fps) = 0%
Probability of perforation at NIJ reference velocity (1430 fps) = 0%
Millimeters StDev
C1 C5 C1 C5
WET P -BFS Avg — 9mm 124gr. FMJ 30.6 30.6 2.35 1.78
WET P -BFS Avg — 357mag 158gr. JSP 33.2 32.5 1.53 1.62
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BALLISTIC TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Special Threat Summary of Results
NIJ 06 BALLISTIC MODEL TEST DATA SUMMARY
BALLISTIC MODEL NUMBER DATE CERTIFIED
LTST -102 -11 7/31/2012
Special Threats Tested
Caliber Rounds
BackFace Deformation ( Millimeters
9mm 115GR. Fiocchi
30mm
9mm Lugar 115gr. FMJ Wolf Bimetal Jacket
36mm
9mm 127gr. SXT +P+
38mm
V50 Average
Caliber Rounds
New Armor
Feet / Seconds
Meters' / Seconds