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NOTE: These Master Agreements are the new iteration of this portfolio. The current iteration of this portfolio expires 11/10/2025. The associated portfolio page is linked here:  https://www.naspovaluepoint.org/portfolio/body-armor-and-ballistic-resistant-products-2020-2025/  

The Master Agreements in this portfolio allow state and local governments across the country to source new ballistic-resistant vests, spike- and edged-blade-resistant vests, ballistic-resistant helmets, ballistic-resistant shields, and associated products that meet the following requirements as established by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and ASTM: 

• NIJ Standard 0101.06, Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor 

• NIJ Standard 0101.07, Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor 

• NIJ Standard 0115.00, Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor 

• NIJ Standard 0115.01, Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor 

• ASTM E3347/E3347M, Ballistic Resistant Shields 

• ASTM E3368/E3368M, Ballistic Resistant Helmets 

• Other relevant standards for Body Armor and Ballistic Resistant Products  

Products for which there exists an NIJ Compliant Products List (NIJ CPL) shall be listed on the appropriate NIJ CPL. Products for which there exists an ASTM Verified Products List shall be listed on the appropriate ASTM Verified Products List.  The Lead State verifies this regularly. 

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.