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Awarded Products:

• Ballistic-resistant Vest (including carrier):
  • Handgun protection, Level II, male/neutral and female
  • Handgun protection, Level IIA, male/neutral and female
  • Handgun protection, Level IIIA, male/neutral and female
    
    
• Ballistic-resistant Rifle Plates (including carrier):
  • Rifle protection, Level III, male/neutral
  • Rifle protection, Level IV, male/neutral
    
    
• Ballistic-resistant Stand-alone Plate:
  • Rifle protection, Level III, male/neutral
  • Rifle protection, Level IV, male/neutral
    
    
• In Conjunction With Armor (including carrier):
  • Rifle protection, Level III, male/neutral
  • Rifle protection, Level IV, male/neutral
    
    
• Stab-resistant Vest (including carrier):
  • Spike protection, 1/Spike, neutral
  • Spike protection, 2/Spike, neutral
  • Spike protection, 3/Spike, neutral
    
    
• Combination Vest (including carrier):
  • Handgun/spike, Level II – 2/Spike, neutral
  • Handgun/spike, Level IIIA– 2/Spike, neutral
  • Handgun/spike, Level IIA – 3/Spike, neutral
  • Handgun/spike, Level II – 3/Spike, neutral
  • Handgun-spike protection, Level IIIA-3/Spike, male/neutral
    
    
• K-9 vest: Handgun protection, Level II
  
  
• K-9 Vest: Handgun protection, Level IIIA
  
  
• Helmet: Handgun protection, Level IIIA
  
  
• Ballistic Shields: Handgun protection, Level IIIA
  
  
• Non-market basket items: Trauma Pack, Trauma Plate, Insert, Protector (groin, shoulder, throat, etc.), Carriers, Pouches, Replacement Vest Straps, ID Patches, Carry Bags, Face Shields, Helmet Accessories, Shield LED Lights, Shield Accessories, Other Accessories

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) manages the SAVER Program to assist emergency responders in making procurement decisions. Since its inception in 2004, the SAVER Program has produced more than 1,100 publications. These publications—which include focus groups, market survey and assessment reports, as well as technotes, application notes, handbooks, guides and other documents—are described in detail on the SAVER Document Descriptions page. They provide valuable information to assist responders and purchasers with procurement decisions.

SAVER publications often contain a list and description of standards relevant to specific types of equipment. The SAVER Guidance for Use of Standards When Selecting and Purchasing Responder Equipment explains how to make practical use of this information for procurement. It covers what standards are, why they are important, how to verify that standards are met, and how to include requirements for the use of standards in procurement efforts.