NLECTC-National Testing and Evaluation: Laboratory Application Process

NLECTC-National utilizes independent commercial testing laboratories, qualified by a certification process detailed in the following paragraphs, to perform offical compliance testing in accordance with NIJ Standards.

NIJ Standard 0101.06, Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor: Program Update December 16, 2008

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has given authorization to the Compliance Testing Program (CTP) to begin accepting applications for participation in the newly revised CTP to be conducted in support of NIJ Standard-0101.06, Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor.   Application packages for NVLAP accredited laboratories seeking to participate in the CTP may be downloaded below.  The application packages include instructions and forms that must be completed and returned via email to bactp@nlectc.org.  The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC)-National, as administrators of the CTP, will review completed applications immediately upon receipt.

Ballistic testing laboratories receiving NIJ approval to perform testing for the CTP will be posted on www.justnet.org, and laboratories identified on the NIJ-approved laboratory list will be eligible to begin compliance testing immediately.

For all questions regarding the CTP or for assistance with any of the required documentation, please contact NLECTC-National at (800) 248-2742 or e-mail bactp@nlectc.org.

• Laboratory Application Form - To participate in NIJ 0101.06 Body Armor Testing Program

Once a laboratory has been found fully capable of testing armor in accordance with the current NIJ Standard, NLECTC will issue notification to the laboratory that it has been granted NIJ-approved status. The detailed conditions of NIJ-approved status are available from NLECTC. Approved status is at the discretion of NIJ and is subject to periodic renewal.

Request a Questionnaire

To request a laboratory questionnaire for a compliance testing program other than Ballistic Resistant Body Armor testing, please contact us toll-free (continental U.S. only) at 800-248-2742, or 301-519-5060 (outside of the continental U.S.). Fax inquiries may be sent to 301-519-5149, or contact us by e-mail at asknlectc@nlectc.org.

Points of Contact

If you are an NIJ/NLECTC-approved test laboratory currently participating in NLECTC's equipment testing programs, or are interested in more information on how to become an approved laboratory, and cannot find the information you are seeking on the web site, please contact the appropriate NLECTC staff member as indicated in the following chart.

Last updated: December 16, 2008