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This notice announces a sole source award of a contract by the United States Secret Service to procure outerwear from Forum Direct Industries. The contract is for the agency to transition from traditional police jackets to Forum Direct's X523s, Z523s, and GORE-TEX jackets, which are the only law enforcement-specific garments made with W.L. Gore's new PTFE laminate fabric. This extremely breathable and lightweight fabric provides durable waterproof and windproof protection with improved comfort. Forum Direct's WINDSTOPPER jackets and R521i jackets are also the only law enforcement garments made with W.L. Gore's WINDSTOPPER fabric, allowing for a lighter fleece-style jacket with windproof qualities. The products are made in the USA and can be customized to order. Interested parties must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill this requirement by June 14, 2021.