Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition: Outer Vest Carrier

The USDA Forest Service’s Inter‑Mountain Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) department intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to BPS Tactical Inc. for USFS‑approved outer vest carriers. The carriers must be Forest Green or OD Green, worn on the outside of the shirt, compatible with issued inner ballistic vests, and feature a 3‑inch badge patch, Velcro closure, zippered front access, and all required USFS pockets. The notice is a market‑research tool; interested parties may submit technical capability statements, but the solicitation is not a competitive RFQ. Responses are due by 12:00 pm PDT on 10 Sept 2026. No price, award date, or contract term is disclosed. • Product: USFS‑approved outer ballistic vest carriers (tactical gear). • Procurement method: Sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price (restricted competition). • Intended vendor: BPS Tactical Inc., with opportunity for other qualified sources to submit capability statements. • Key requirements: Forest/OD green color, external wear, badge patch placement, Velcro back‑to‑front closure, zippered front, compatible with inner vest panels, specific pocket configuration. • Submission: Technical capability statement via email to Michael Christiansen by 10 Sept 2026. • No pricing, award, or performance‑period details provided.