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.
Identifiers
- SKU
- BA-3A00S
- Certificate #
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- Certified
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- Product type
- Armor
- Carrier / gender
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Used by (Hardwire LLC)
- US Department of Homeland Security — TSAfederal · last 2/12/2024$6.8M
- Maryland State Policestate · 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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Physical + multi-hit specs
Size variants
| Size | Weight | Dimensions | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — |
Pricing
- MSRP
- $10,000
Federal contract activity (3y)
- Total spend
- $101,119,509
- Contracts
- 163
- Distinct agencies
- 6
| Top agency | Contracts | Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 44 | $92,880,757 |
| Department of Justice | 107 | $7,292,675 |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | 5 | $438,804 |
| FBI Headquarters | 3 | $395,100 |
| USMS Operations Support Branch | 2 | $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
Cooperative contracts
No cooperative contract coverage on record for this manufacturer.