1.5.1 Attachment 3 Redacted Justification FY26-032 PR-26-USSS-0368 _Leather Police Goods_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for other than full and open competition under simplified procedures for commercial products and services, filed by the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division.

The U.S. Secret Service intends to establish a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the purchase of leather police goods and holsters to support operational personnel. The requirement will be solicited on the open market as a small business set-aside for specific brand names. The contract is funded in Fiscal Year 2026 with a solicitation number listed as N/A. The supplies required include multiple brands and models of duty gear: Safariland belts, buckles, and holsters; Blackinton belt buckles; ASP baton holders; Surefire flashlight holsters; BladeTech holsters and magazine pouches; Mission First Tactical holsters; and Mace spray holders. Specific model numbers are listed for each item with quantities redacted in the document.

The J&A justifies the use of brand-specific requirements based on compatibility with existing systems, officer safety, weapon retention protocols, and uniform standards. The Secret Service Police currently utilizes these specific brands as part of standard-issue equipment integrated into officer training and operational readiness. The document contends that "brand name or equal" descriptions cannot be used because police leather goods and holsters must meet strict durability, fit, retention, and compatibility requirements with issued firearms and duty gear. Transitioning to alternative sources would require redesigning, requalification testing, retraining, and potentially cause mission delays. The Contracting Officer determines the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable based on competitive quotes received.