SAM #1175176

Sole Source Notice for Ballistic Outer Carrier Vests for USDA Forest Service Region 8

This notice announces the USDA Forest Service, Region 8's intent to restrict competition for ballistic outer carrier vests for Law Enforcement Investigators (LEIs). - Sole source contract planned for BPS Tactical Inc. due to their ability to supply Forest Green or OD Green vests and meet delivery requirements - Vests must be compatible with inner ballistic panels and include specific badge patches and pockets - Estimated contract value is $48,600 for fiscal year 2026 - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; interested vendors may submit evidence of equivalent products - BPS Tactical Inc. is the only OEM/vendor mentioned - Contract period is for FY26 - Procurement is for USFS-approved outer vest carriers with custom features for law enforcement use

Description

This is a notice of Intent to Restrict Competition: Outer Vest Carrier. All responsible sources may submit a quotation as appropriate which will be considered by the Agency. This Proposed Contract Action is published to notify potential sources that the USDA Forest Service, Region 8 Law Enforcement and Investigations department intens to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to BPS Tactical Inc. for USFS approved, outer vest carriers. 

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageious to the Government in writing to Melody Flores electronically at: melody.flores@usda.gov by September 14, 2026 4PM EST.

Information received will be considered soley for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this porposed award upon response to this notice is solely withing the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

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