Jacket - Non-Availability (Kissell)

The U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), have a requirement for a covert, cold weather, waist length jacket with removable panels. The jacket is also called a 5-in-1 jacket, as it has a removable inner liner and hood, and multiple drop-down panels which are specifically designed to be used for covert operations. Specifications including the extended waist side zipper further enhances law enforcement safety and the ability to quickly access duty gear (i.e. firearm, ballistic vest ). ICE/HSI and TSA/FAMS have a critical need for this type of jacket to enhance and maintain the safety of officers. A determination to buy a jacket from a non-Kissell compliant country has been made and this will occur as part of the DHS Uniform contract.