The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has entered into a five-year contract with equipment distributor Tactical Express to purchase Streamlight ProTac HL-X tactical lights for issue to its agents. Delivering up to 1,000 lumens, the light features multi-fuel capability with USB-rechargeable or disposable battery options.
Under the terms of the five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) the tactical light was chosen as the new-agent-issued tactical handheld light for students of the Firearms Training Unit, Training Division of the FBI Academy and is also available for purchase across all other FBI divisions. Tactical Express began deliveries of the light to the FBI in November.
“Streamlight and Tactical Express are very pleased to have been selected for this contract and partnership with the FBI,” said Matthew J. Baker, director of Streamlight’s Military/Federal/Government sales division. “Having already shipped thousands of these high-performance lights to U.S. military police and security forces through commercial buys and using National Stock Number 6230-01626-6796 awards, we’re proud to now also provide the ProTac HL-X to new FBI agents and other personnel using this BPA.”
The ProTac HL-X flashlight, built for durability and a sure grip, is available as a complete rechargeable system that can use either a proprietary Streamlight SL-B26 protected Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery or two easily sourced CR123A disposable batteries. This multi-fuel capability offers convenient and cost-effective charging options, making it ideal for agent use in remote locations and for long-term operations such as crime-scene processing or low-light training.
The light is fabricated from 6000-series machined aircraft aluminum with an anodized finish, and its tactical tail switch permits easy, one-handed operation. Measuring just 5.43 inches in length, it is easily concealed under a uniform or other attire, and it has three modes of operation—1,000 lumens, 65 lumens and high-intensity strobe.
