Opportunity ID
NIJ-2011-2796
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2011
Closing Date
Posting Date
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Description
NIJ is seeking applications for funding research to assist in developing improved methods for testing the performance of body armor. This solicitation specifically seeks proposals for research to support the revision of NIJ Standard-0115.00 Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor. It also seeks proposals for research to determine the effect of wearing "soft" armor on the core body temperature of the individual wearing it.
Awards
Number of Awards: 4
Total Amount Awarded: $1,675,009
Characterization of Stab/Slash Wounds
2011-DE-BX-K002
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
$175,111
Characterization of Weapons used in Stab/Slash Attacks
2011-DE-BX-K003
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
$134,110
Decision-making Factors Influencing the Wearing of Body Armor: A National Study
2011-IJ-CX-K056
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
$383,641
Soft Armor Effects on Core Body Temperature
2011-IJ-CX-K053
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
$982,147
Date Created: November 8, 2010