Sole Source Justification - Defense Tactical Technical Training

The Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a sole source justification on September 30, 2026 for a one-year firm fixed price contract with Ultimate Fighting Championship to provide defense tactical technical training to special agents, with comments due October 15, 2026. The FBI determined that UFC is the only responsible source capable of delivering comprehensive training integrating mixed martial arts skills with specialized defense tactics—including striking techniques, grappling and takedowns, weapon defense, ground control, and conditioning—to the agency's standards for high-risk operational environments. Market research via internet searches, SAM.gov, and FPDS found no competing vendor offering equivalent expertise across all required skill sets within the required timeframe. The contract is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source). The FBI intends to post the sole source notice on SAM.gov and will conduct price analysis upon receipt of UFC's quote. The one-year base contract is structured as a bridge to enable additional market research and support a competitive procurement for a longer-term contract thereafter. Requisition Number SHOP-PR-26-002619.