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Hardwire® 57 Ballistic Panel
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Hardwire® 57 Ballistic Panel

Hardwire LLC

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The collaboration between Safariland and Hardwire began in 2016, paving the way for a new generation of innovative, ultra-lightweight ballistic panels. This partnership has driven continuous advancements in soft armor technology—culminating in the launch of the Hardwire Level IIIA .57 PPSF system. Today, it remains the lightest and thinnest ballistic panel on the market—significantly lighter than its predecessor. Built with a stitch-less design, advanced shock absorption, and high-pressure construction, this latest version is powered by a stronger, next-generation fiber from Avient Protective Materials. Backed by fully automated robotic production, every panel delivers unmatched consistency, performance, and precision. When every ounce matters, choose the lightest armor trusted to perform.

NIJ standard
Threat level
Last verified

Identifiers

SKU
BA-3A00S
Certificate #
Certified
Product type
Armor
Carrier / gender

Used by (Hardwire LLC)

2 agencies · 2 contracts · $8.8M total
  • US Department of Homeland Security — TSA
    federal · last 2/12/2024
    $6.8M
  • Maryland State Police
    state · MD · last 6/28/2023
    $1.9M

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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Size variants

SizeWeightDimensionsThickness

Pricing

MSRP
$10,000

Federal contract activity (3y)

Total spend
$101,119,509
Contracts
163
Distinct agencies
6
Top agencyContractsSpend
Department of Defense44$92,880,757
Department of Justice107$7,292,675
Drug Enforcement Administration5$438,804
FBI Headquarters3$395,100
USMS Operations Support Branch2$67,405

Aggregated from HigherGov + USASpending.gov. Manufacturer-grain (line-item attribution to specific products isn’t available from federal sources). Latest award: Aug 31, 2026.

Certifications

Mfr. attested

Cooperative contracts

No cooperative contract coverage on record for this manufacturer.

Availability