Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Forest Service (Washington Office, Law Enforcement & Investigations) intends to award a sole‑source contract for Fabrique Nationale (FN) duty‑rifle replacement barrels that include factory‑installed Dead Air CT5 suppressor assemblies. The requirement stems from the agency’s need to maintain a standardized FN‑platform rifle fleet for sworn personnel; barrels must be matched to existing FN lower receivers to ensure safety and compliance with armorer specifications. No competitive solicitation is being issued; interested parties may submit capability statements by the response deadline, after which the agency will decide whether to proceed with a sole‑source award. • Sole‑source procurement for FN rifle barrels with integrated CT5 suppressors. • Intended for LEI sworn personnel to replace worn barrels while retaining original serialized firearms. • Must match FN‑manufactured lower receivers for fit and safety. • Capability statements due September 4, 2026 0800 ET; no formal bid submission required. • Agency: U.S. Forest Service, Washington Office, LEI.