USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigation Glock 45 MOS8 COA

The USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigations (LE&I) National Academy has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to conduct a sole-source procurement for duty handguns. The notice, posted on January 6, 2026, pertains to the acquisition of Glock 45 MOS8 pistols featuring integrated red-dot optical sights and three magazines. This procurement falls under the Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing category and is being pursued through a sole-source contract rather than open competition. The Forest Service has justified this approach based on limited available sources and brand-name requirements specific to their operational needs. This Special Notice serves to provide public notification of the agency's procurement intent prior to contract award.

The primary objective of this procurement is to equip the USDA Forest Service LE&I National Academy with specially modified Glock 45 MOS8 pistols that meet the agency's specific operational requirements. The notice establishes a deadline of January 16, 2026, for interested parties to submit comments or concerns regarding the sole-source justification. The Forest Service intends to award the contract directly to Glock, Inc., as the original manufacturer, based on their prior experience with the agency, ability to perform the required modifications without voiding warranty or violating proprietary restrictions, and capability to meet the specialized performance requirements. While this is a sole-source procurement, the determination has been made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302, which permits other than full and open competition under defined circumstances. The notice clarifies that this document is not binding and that the final contract remains subject to negotiation and approval per federal regulations.