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Home My WebLink AboutR-2013-092 Sole Source Agreement with KDH Defense Systems for "Transformer" Body ArmorRESOLUTION NO R- 2013 -092 A RESOLUTION authorizing the sole source and purchase of KDH Defense Systems "Transformer' Body Armor with Municipal Emergency Services (MES). WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 6 of the City of Yakima Charter and the Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 1 80 generally require that purchases in excess of $25,000 be done by competitive bid, subject to certain exceptions; and WHEREAS, the law recognizes a "sole source purchase" exception from bidding requirements, when due to the uniqueness of the product to be purchased and the fact there is only one source for the product, it would be futile to utilize competitive bidding, and WHEREAS, the Yakima Police Department has been testing ballistic body armor and has chosen KDH Defense Systems LTST- 102 -II "Transformer' soft body armor with KDH 6x8 Speed Plate; and WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, the Police Department has received a federal grant for 50% reimbursement from the "Bullet Proof Vest Program" through the US Department of Justice and a requirement of the grant is that the Vests be NIJ- 01 -.06 compliant; and WHEREAS, the core of the Transformer Armor System consists of a unique Internal Speed Plate Carrier Strapping System that connects directly to the ballistic inserts, which is not available by any other manufacturer (see attached letter from KDH Defense Systems). WHEREAS, the City Council finds it would be futile to call for bids regarding the KDH Transformer Soft Body Armor; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City of Yakima to authorize the purchase of said KDH Transformer Soft Body Armor to Municipal Emergency Services (MES), who is the only authorized distributor in the State of Washington. , now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The City Manager of the City of Yakima is hereby authorized to purchase KDH Defense Systems Transformer Armor as a sole source purchase without calling for bids ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 16th d M�o 1 p�:•"' ;,'� Micah Ca ey, M r ATT�SrT- Sonya CI } r Tee, City Clerlt ± t 0 I BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. E 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 -II "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) . . .- - . 0 , !'Contract: .. .„ Contract Term 77 ' n 1 Start Date ate , End D - , , . 'Item Budgeted' - Yes , Amount: , . Funding Source/Fiscal- 50% Grant Funded $40,000 for 2013 'Impact: . .., ' '.Strategic Priority 'Public Safety , • ..: . , I nsurance Requird? - e No Ma i I to. . Phone ' ''' „ g ■ . ' . APPROVED. FOR 6eLj"" ..- City Manager 0 , RECOMMENDATION , .,., ,Staff recommends approval of this sole sOurce request. 4-. ATTACHMENTS. -Name ,, , , -,.- :Degcriptioh .,, . D KDH Vest reso rev Sue 6-26.dock '-Resblution KDH.Pody-armor , .., El YPb Vest SS:Pdf 'Sole , E Sole Sciurce, Letter Transformer Vests. YakimaPD 06232013.pdf I nfOrmation, Letter ' Li. KDH LIST .L102-11 Technical Summary 091712.pdf Vest Specificatfons. _ . - . ..,. ," . ,f. I , , 1 _ . i• , . , 9 'n -. n■ 5 an't a . I, n •aa. a - a F. , n. _,, , . _ r, a .- r ...... , a \ ',a./ _ . , — V . . .1 . , _ •,, p•_ • - . . =• 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 ............................................................ — .................... — polioe Your Department/Di vision: Requisition Number: /err r e (336)635.4158 (951)461-7464 ..... . ........... 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 102 10 Sou es KDH Defense Systems, Inc. 951.461.7464 Direct bwong@klzdhdefense.com to proc former soft produ n pie ballistic the Los ballistic �s�a to 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 Pg1of2 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