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Guide·Apr 19, 2026

Tribal Law Enforcement Armor Procurement — BIA vs Direct 638 Route

Tribal LE armor procurement runs on two parallel tracks: BIA OJS purchasing if BIA is the contractor, or 638 self-determination contracting if the tribe holds the contract. Same NIJ standards apply — but the paperwork and the grant options are different.

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