Notice-of-Intent-to-Sole Source.pdf

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This document is a Letter of Intent to Sole Source from the USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigation (LE&I) dated 1/5/2026. The agency intends to enter into a sole-source contract with Glock, Inc. for the USDA Forest Service LE&I National Academy to purchase special modified Glock 45 MOS8 pistols. The justification for the sole-source acquisition is based on Limited Sources/Brand Name Justification, citing Glock Inc.'s status as the original manufacturer, previous experience with USDA FS LE&I, and ability to modify the firearms without voiding the warranty or violating proprietary restrictions.

The letter emphasizes that this document is not a binding contract and that the formal contract will be subject to negotiation and approval in accordance with federal regulations. The sole-source determination is made under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302, which allows for other than full and open competition under specific circumstances. The contract will require Glock, Inc. to be responsible for both modification and supplying the modified Glock 45s to meet the specific needs of the USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigation National Academy.

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DATE: 1/5/2026

Subject: Letter of Intent to Sole Source

Dear Interested Contractors, The USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigation intends to enter into a sole-source contract with Glock, Inc, for LE&I National Academy, which has a need to purchase special modified Glock 45 MOS8. Vendor will be responsible for modification and supplying modified Glock 45s. As no other sources would be capable of meeting our requirements in a timely manner, without the Government accruing additional expenses, or voiding manufacture warranty. This decision is made in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302, which allows for other than full and open competition under specific circumstances.

The justification for this sole-source acquisition is based on Limited Sources/ Brand Name Justification. Glock Inc is the manufacturing vendor of Glock 45, has previous past experience with USDA FS LE&I, and can make these modification without voiding warranty or propriety violations. As per FAR 6.303-1, a written justification has been prepared and will be approved by the appropriate authority as required by FAR 6.304.

Please be advised that this letter of intent does not constitute a binding contract.

The formal contract will be subject to negotiation and approval in accordance with applicable federal regulations.

We look forward to working with Glock, Inc to meet the needs of USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigation.

Sincerely, Drackus Thomas, Contracting Officer USDA Forest Service PPS, NCB

2026-01-05T12:31:44-0600
DRACKUS THOMAS

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