Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Angel Armor

The National Park Service, Department of the Interior, announced on June 11, 2026 a Notice of Intent to Sole Source External Vest Systems to Angel Armor, LLC, with responses due by June 30, 2026. This is a sole-source acquisition based on mandatory compliance with DOI/NPS RM-9 Chapter 29, which requires use of LESES-approved External Vest Carriers; the approved list includes only two models, both manufactured exclusively by Angel Armor.

The acquisition comprises two separate procurements under FAR Part 12 (commercial products). The first is a one-time Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for 75 EVS units with delivery required in August 2026. The second is a follow-on single-award commercial IDIQ with a 5-year ordering period, estimated ceiling of $950,000 to $975,000, minimum guarantee of $500, and an ordering cadence of approximately 75 units per quarter.

All vests must include custom-sized load-bearing carriers (male and female cut), adjustable bellyband, integrated quick-release duty belt, integrated snap-in rifle-plate system, front side-load rifle-plate pockets, compatibility with air-channel heat-management inserts, NIJ-compliant law-enforcement-grade construction, and full compatibility with NPS ballistic panel programs. Market research confirmed that Angel Armor does not authorize resellers for the full EVS configuration or custom sizing support, and the one existing GSA reseller does not carry all required models or components.

This notice is posted for transparency only and is not a request for competitive quotes. The Government prefers market research information regarding the immediate purchase by June 15, 2026, and IDIQ information by June 30, 2026. Contact: William Rilee, Contracting Officer, william_rilee@ios.doi.gov.