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Buy through a contract vehicle

Find the contract vehicles that cover body armor, who holds them, and the link to each award.

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  1. 01 Contract vehicles 0:00

    Most agencies buy armor through a contract vehicle. ArmorList lists the ones that cover body armor.

  2. 02 Filter by type 0:08

    Filter by type: cooperative, federal, state or participating addendum.

  3. 03 The card 0:13

    Each card shows the authority, the scope, the term and who holds an award.

  4. 04 Open a vehicle 0:18

    Open a vehicle to see its contract number, period and eligible buyers.

  5. 05 Who holds it 0:24

    Below it, the companies that hold it, each with a link to its award.

  6. 06 Buy on contract 0:30

    Find the vehicle, find the holder, and confirm the award at its source.

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