Royal Arms Mini Breaching Shotgun

The Orlando Police Department is conducting a sole source procurement, solicitation number S24-0528, to acquire Royal Arms Mini Breaching Shotguns specifically for its special unit. The procurement targets custom CNC-modified Remington 870 shotguns (part numbers RBS-MCS, MCS-870C3, and MCS-870C2) classified by the ATF as National Firearms Act Any Other Weapons (AOW). These shotguns feature a pistol grip only, 3+1 round capacity, and a 21.0-inch overall length, matching the unique specifications required by the department for tactical breaching purposes. Royal Arms International, Inc. has been identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor of these specialized breaching shotguns, providing the justification for the sole source acquisition. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2024, with a response deadline on August 5, 2024, inviting any other capable suppliers to submit qualifications and product information via email to the designated purchasing agent, Tracie Brown, although no competing sources have been identified to date. This procurement is managed locally by the City of Orlando’s Procurement and Contracts Division without application of standard FAR contract clauses or formal competitive evaluation factors. The contract documents do not specify pricing, quantities, delivery schedules, or FOB terms, nor do they provide detailed packaging, marking, or inspection standards beyond the delivery of fully compliant units to Orlando, Florida, for use by the Orlando Police Department’s Fugitive Investigative Unit. No formal special contract requirements such as security clearances, key personnel designations, contract options, or organizational conflict of interest provisions are included. Communication, submissions, and contracts administration rely on direct email to the purchasing agent, with no electronic invoicing or advanced contract officer assignments noted. Overall, the procurement reflects a narrowly tailored, regulatory-driven sole source acquisition of a proprietary tactical firearm system to meet the specific operational needs and legal constraints governing the Orlando Police Department’s breaching capabilities.