Intent of Sole Source to Truck Vault

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced its intent to sole source to Truck Vault for custom law enforcement vehicle outfitting systems for the FBI Los Angeles Field Office area, with capability statements due by May 31, 2026. Per FAR 5.207(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration by the contracting officer.

The requirement covers custom-configured, vehicle-specific tactical storage outfitting systems for Jeep Cherokee fleet vehicles operated by the Los Angeles FBI SWAT Team. The systems must provide secure in-vehicle storage for weapons, ammunition, defensive body armor, flash sound diversionary devices, tactical gear, and sensitive materials, with permanent integration featuring precision tolerances for structural integrity and officer safety.

The J&A justifies sole source award under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) based on Truck Vault's unique qualifications: proprietary custom vehicle-specific fabrication capabilities, 25 years of law enforcement-specific design experience, proprietary manufacturing processes using aircraft-grade materials, and the operational requirement for fleet standardization with existing Truck Vault systems. Market research evaluated competing products (DECKED, CargoEase, Tuffy Security Products, Load'N'Go) and determined none provided equivalent custom-fabrication, law enforcement-specific configurations, or security capabilities. The estimated contract value is approximately $25,000 under firm fixed price terms. Capability statements must be submitted to Contracting Officer Hong Nguyen at HNGUYEN2@FBI.GOV.