Questions and Answers for vendors RFQ15B41826Q0000025.docx

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex

Terre Haute, Indiana 47802

June 8, 2026

I have received some questions regarding RFQ 15B41826Q00000025. I have listed the Questions and answered to the best of my ability.

Here are some details that may be helpful when completing your quotes.

Technical Configuration Questions:

1. Upper Receiver and Sighting System Configuration CLIN 0001 specifies rifles with "Sights MAGPUL MBUS" while CLIN 0003 separately requests "CARRY HANDLE ASSEMBLY" units.

Can you please clarify:

Should rifles be delivered with MBUS sights installed and carry handles shipped as separate accessories? Colt LE 6920 M4 should come as manufactured.

Should carry handles replace the MBUS sights as the primary sighting system?

NO

Do you require a fixed front sight post configuration or a free-float handguard setup? Colt LE 6920 M4 should come as manufactured.

2. Carry Handle Type (if fixed front sight post is required)

Do you require a removable/detachable carry handle that mounts to a flat-top upper receiver, or Do you require an A2-style upper where the carry handle is forged into the upper receiver (non-removable)? Removable/detachable carry handle, Colt part number SP64987 or any mil-spec carry handle assembly meeting NSN 1005-01-465-0401 specifications will be acceptable.

3. Buffer Tube Specification The solicitation specifies "4 Position Adjustable" stock. Colt LE 6920 M4 should come as manufactured.

Would you accept a standard mil-spec 6-position buffer tube that provides additional adjustability, or must it be strictly limited to 4 positions? Colt LE 6920 M4 should come as manufactured.

4. Additional Equipment

Are slings, sling hardware, or additional attachment points required beyond the three specified CLINs? Colt LE 6920 M4 should come as manufactured.

Does "Capacity 30+1" require inclusion of magazines with each rifle, or does this refer only to the rifle's designed capacity? Colt LE 6920 M4 should come as manufactured.

Are any optics required beyond the MAGPUL MBUS and carry handles listed?

NO

5. "Exact Match" and "Made in USA" Requirements

Is any U.S.-manufactured rifle meeting all listed specifications acceptable, or is a specific brand/model required? Colt LE 6920 M4

Does compliance with FAR 52.225-1 (Buy American - Supplies) satisfy the "Made in USA" requirement? YES

6. Delivery and Documentation

Should CLIN 0002 (Shipping) be quoted as a single flat rate for the entire order? YES

Are there specific delivery procedures or security requirements for firearms delivery to FCC Terre Haute? Yes, Will disclose at award

Would you like a rifle shown as a demo for purchase evaluation?

NO

Handle related question

Item 0003 references “Colt part number 12951011 Carry Handle Assembly.” Upon researching this part number, we found that 12951011 is a cross-reference part number associated with NSN 1005-01-465-0401 (Gun Carrying Handle), and is not a Colt-specific part number. Our research further indicates that Colt’s CAGE code (13629) does not appear among the approved manufacturers listed under this NSN. Colt’s own part number for their carry handle assembly appears to be SP64987.

1. Should Item 0003 reference Colt part number SP64987 rather than 12951011? Yes

2. If 12951011 is the intended part number, which manufacturer is required, given that Colt does not appear as an approved source under this NSN? NO Manufacturer required

3. Would any mil-spec carry handle assembly meeting NSN 1005-01-465-0401 specifications be acceptable regardless of manufacturer? YES

Removable/detachable carry handle, Colt part number SP64987 or any mil-spec carry handle assembly meeting NSN 1005-01-465-0401 specifications will be acceptable.

Federal Excise Tax Questions

1. is it was possible to receive proper documentation to show if the End User is exempt from Federal Excise Tax? If possible, could you provide this documentation as it would result in a cost reduction from the manufacturer.

YES, will upload to solicitation

All quotes are still due by 11:00AM EST 6/15/2026 to me at C1livingston@bop.gov Thank you for your interest in this solicitation.

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