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- Solicitation number
- 1175176
- Issued by
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Decision to Restrict Competition document from the United States Department of Agriculture for a simplified acquisition below the threshold for purchase of ballistic outer carrier vests.
Acquisition Details: Requisition Number 1175176 is issued by Region 8 of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) with an estimated value of $48,600.00 for Fiscal Year 2026. The acquisition seeks USFS-approved ballistic outer vest carriers designed to accommodate panels from issued inner wear ballistic vests, available in Forest Green or OD Green colors for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and Law Enforcement Investigators (LEIs). The vests must include an approved 3-inch badge patch on the front left upper chest, close from back to front with Velcro, feature approved pockets for USFS equipment, and include a zipper opening for internal holster and key holder access. The vests are intended for wear with Class B or Class C uniform components.
Justification and Vendor Selection: The government has restricted competition to a single source—BPS Tactical Inc (PO Box 868, Mentone, CA 92359)—based on market research conducted through GSA eBuy and SAM.gov, which identified only two vendors capable of providing the required specialty colors. The competing vendor cannot fulfill the order for at least one year, making that option infeasible. The contracting officer and program specialist have certified that the restriction is justified based on the specialized requirements and urgent operational need for equipment essential to law enforcement personnel safety and job performance.
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United States Department of Agriculture Decision to Restrict Competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Identification Number:
Rev. 3/4/26
In accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) FAR
12.102 (a), the following documents the decision to restrict competition for this acquisition.
(1) Mission Area and Contracting Activity.
Requisition Number: 1175176
Requesting Activity Agency: Region 8
Contracting Activity: Purchase outer Carrier Vests for the LEI’s
(2) Estimated Value
Period Fiscal Year Total
BASE FY26 48,600.00
(3) Brief Description of Supplies or Services
Only USFS approved ballistic outer vest carriers are authorized to be worn with the Class B or Class C uniform components. The authorized colors and components for the vest outer carriers are approved by the Director of LEI.
The carrier must be Forest Green or OD Green, worn on the outside of the shirt, and designed to accommodate panels from issued inner wear ballistic vests. The approved 3-inch-tall "law enforcement officer "or "special agent" badge patch shall be sewn on the front left upper chest area of the carrier. Vest closes from the back of the body to the front attaching with Velcro. The vest has all the approved pockets for U.S.F.S. and a zipper opening front for access to the internal holster and internal key holder.
(1) Suggested Source BPS Tactical Inc
PO BOX 868
Mentone, CA 92359
(4) Justification for Restricting Competition and the Basis for that Decision. BPA Tactical is one of only 2 vendors that provide the specialty colors that the Forest Service LEO’ and LEI’s wear. Either the OD Green or Forest Green. The other company has stated that they cannot fulfill the order for at least a year out. These vests hold the necessary equipment that they need to perform their job in an area that is easily accessible and safe. Waiting for the other vendor is not feasible.
United States Department of Agriculture Decision to Restrict Competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Identification Number:
Rev. 3/4/26
A. Describe market research conducted and the results or the reason why no market research was conducted. Market research was conducted by searching and soliciting competition thru GSA ebuy and also SAM.gov research for the same items and finding only the 2 vendors for the awards.
Certifications & Approvals
(5) Technical / Requirements Personnel Certification I certify this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.
Name Program Specialist
(6) Contracting Officer’s Certification I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby approve this justification.
Name Contracting Officer
LISA BOOKER
Digitally signed by LISA
BOOKER
Date: 2026.09.09 09:26:29 -05'00'
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