The 519 Plate Carrier is optimized for law enforcement patrol and tactical response teams that need a fully scalable platform that can accept the full gamut of tactical accessories. While a high-speed plate carrier at its core, the 519 offers attachment points for our entire line of ballistic accessories including groin, lower back, lower ab, and deltoid protection dramatically increasing it effective armor coverage. Designed to accept most main-stream plate options, the carrier is now available in both standard and SAPI plate formats. Body-worn camera routing, radio cable management, and mission-specific placards / chest racks ensure the 519 is ready to accommodate your preferred equipment. The adjustable shoulder and unique XPANDO Cummerbund System allows for superior size adjustments to match varying body types and weight fluctuations, maintaining stable load distribution during movement and vehicle transitions for every operator. The AEVent provides thermal management, maximizing cool and comfort during prolonged callouts. Departments can standardize the 519 as a single plate carrier system across patrol, warrant service, and tactical assignments, reducing training friction and improving gear consistency across teams. Standard Features Front and Rear AEVent with brrr® Technology—with the "Triple Chill Effect" keeps cooling your skin for your entire wear time Quick Attach Surface Mount (QASM) Buckle Removeable Chest Rack for Optional Chest Racks Low-Bulk Shoulder Construction for Optimal Weapon Compatibility Laser-cut MOLLE front, rear, and cummerbund fields ID Placard Attachment Points Front and Back Adjustable shoulder and unique XPANDO Cummerbund System which allows for superior sizing Reinforced drag handle for officer extraction scenarios Routing points for body camera and comms cable management
Identifiers
- SKU
- 01tPM00000U3sPBYAZ
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Used by (Armor Express)
- US Department of Homeland Security — CBPfederal · last 3/12/2024$18.5M
- US Department of Justice — FBIfederal · last 11/5/2023$9.2M
- New York State Policestate · NY · last 9/14/2023$5.8M
- California Department of Correctionsstate · CA · last 6/21/2024$4.1M
Sourced from USAspending.gov / FPDS and public procurement records. Mapping is by manufacturer; direct SKU attribution arrives as FPDS description parsing improves.
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Pricing
- MSRP
- $95
Federal contract activity (3y)
- Total spend
- $38,344,293
- Contracts
- 56
- Distinct agencies
- 9
| Top agency | Contracts | Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 5 | $32,545,810 |
| Department of Homeland Security | 20 | $2,466,728 |
| Department of Justice | 21 | $1,389,915 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 1 | $1,104,237 |
| Department of the Interior | 4 | $311,998 |
Aggregated from HigherGov + USASpending.gov. Manufacturer-grain (line-item attribution to specific products isn’t available from federal sources). Latest award: Jun 16, 2026.
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