Sole Source-Marine Enforcement Ballistic Armor Vest & Floating Ballistic Armor Plates

The City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, is seeking to acquire a specialized marine enforcement ballistic armor system composed of the First Spear Marine Enforcement Ballistic Armor Vest and floating ballistic armor plates from Marrero Armor. This system is uniquely designed to provide both ballistic protection and integrated flotation for Marine Enforcement Officers. Key features include ballistic protection against gunfire as well as an integrated flotation system with CO2 inflation to prevent drowning if an officer falls or is ejected into the water. Both the vest and the floating plates are sole source products exclusively provided by Tactical Edge Consulting, which has furnished the necessary sole source documentation and vendor association to justify this procurement approach. The solicitation, referenced under number 20260165 and posted in late January 2026, targets a sole source acquisition managed by the Police Department’s purchasing office in Port St. Lucie. The project emphasizes officer safety and maritime operational readiness by procuring this innovative, lifesaving armor system that integrates buoyancy with ballistic defense. Contact persons for this procurement include the Police Purchasing Project Manager and Contracting Procurement Officer, ensuring streamlined communication for the solicitation deadline in early February 2026. This focused acquisition reflects the City’s commitment to equipping its Marine Enforcement Officers with state-of-the-art protective gear tailored to their operational risks.