Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

NATIONAL ACQUISITIONS SECTION

SOLE SOURCE AWARD JUSTIFICATION

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the ordering procedures at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

1. FAR 6.303-2(b)(1): Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a "Justification for other than full and open competition.":

Central Office:

Federal Bureau of Prisons National Acquisitions Section 320 First St. N.W., Ste. 200 Washington, DC 20534

2. FAR 6.303-2(b)(2): Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

This procurement will be a sole-source, firm-fixed price Purchase for the acquisition of M16/AR-15/M-4 series Colt Rifle Certification Training Courses for the Bureau of Prisons’ Correctional Programs Division.

3. FAR 6.303-2(b)(3): Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value):

This requirement is for M16/AR-15/M-4 series Colt Rifle Certification Training for BOP Security Officers who are located at facilities throughout the country.

The rifle certification training enables Security Officers to repair and maintain weapons at their respective institutions. The certification shall be good for a minimum of 3 years from date of training.

The vendor shall provide the necessary printed training materials to include certificates, weapons to be worked on, munitions for deployment on range, armorer tools, and conduct the Lead Instructor training sessions for up to twenty employees.

The Certification Training Course shall consist of:

i. Brief history, design, nomenclature, variants, features, and controls;

ii. Field disassembly, reassembly, and function check;

iii. Theory and cycle of operation;

iv. Complete and detailed disassembly, parts identification, reassembly, and inspection;

v. Removal and installation of barrel and front sight assembly (if applicable);

vi. Design changes and parts interchangeability;

vii. Headspace, firing pin protrusion, gas tube alignment inspections;

viii. Fire control theory, design, and unauthorized modifications;

ix. Maintenance and trouble shooting;

x. Application of specific models

The estimated cost for the procurement of the M16/AR-15/M-4 series Colt Rifle Certification Training Courses under a firm-fixed price, with a period of performance from August 8, 2025 – September 12, 2025, is not expected to exceed .

4. FAR 6.303-2(b)(4): An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open Competition:

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of Title 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) per FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. FAR 6.303-2(b)(5): A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:

The Bureau of Prison’s mission is of correctional excellence, which includes the vital mission of maintaining and repairing all munitions in perfect working order so as to readily respond to the security needs of the institutions. In order to accomplish this, it is imperative that the Armory staff be well-versed in inspection, maintenance, and repair of all rifles on site and receive consistent training across the Bureau of Prisons for continuity of services. It is the Bureau of Prisons’ goal to equip our Armory staff with the tools and training certifications they need to maintain a safe and orderly running of the institutions.

The Rifle Training Course material is unique to the Colt M-16 and AR-15 rifle, as those are the standard rifles utilized throughout the Bureau of Prisons. All training material must specifically certify Armory for maintenance, inspection, and repair for a minimum of three (3) years.

6. FAR 6.303-2(b)(6): A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies:

Market research was conducted through GSA FSS and commercial market avenues to obtain competition for this acquisition. It revealed that Colt Manufacturing Company, LLC is the sole provider of specialized M-16 and AR-15 Colt Rifle Certification Training Courses on-site at institutional facilities. While other vendors do publish Colt Rifle Certification Courses available for training enrollment, these vendors state that training is provided by Colt Manufacturing Company, LLC.

The Contracting Officer (KO) will publish the Sole Source Justification and approval to the Government Port of Entry (GPE) website, www.sam.gov, in accordance with requirements listed at FAR 6.305(b).

7. FAR 6.303-2(b)(7): A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable:

The anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on market research conducted against the market and in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(v), comparison of proposed price with independent government cost estimates (IGE) when technical analysis has been performed by personnel having specialized knowledge skills and experience.

8. FAR 6.303(b)(8): A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted:

In accordance with FAR 10.001(a)(2), market research was conducted against the GSA Federal Supply Schedule, SBA’s Dynamic Search Tool, and the commercial marketplace.

In addition, a review of the historical contracts for Colt Rifle Certification Training awarded by the BOP was conducted and information was derived from the supporting documentation on file from previous Contracting Officers who awarded Rifle Certification Training services in the past year.

9. FAR 6.303-3(b)(9): Any other facts supporting the justification:

N/A

10. FAR 6.303-3(b)(10): A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition:

Colt’s Manufacturing Company, LLC 545 New Park Ave.

West Hartford, CT 06110-1336

11. FAR 6.303-3(b)(11): A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made:

The BOP will conduct market research and post an RFI on the GPE to obtain competition for future acquisition of all Colt Rifle Certification Courses. At the present time, no actions are available which could remove competition barriers for the required products and services.

12. FAR 6.303-3(b)(12): Contracting officer’s certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief

Kasie Redman Date Contracting Officer

KASIE

REDMAN

Digitally signed by KASIE

REDMAN

Date: 2025.06.12 13:07:32 -04'00'