Sole Source M4A1 Signed.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the Colt M4A1 rifle produced by Colt manufacturing is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below.

There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Company: Colt Manufacturing Company Company Address: 547 New Park Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110 Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: 1-800-962-2658

3. The seventy M4A1 rifles are estimated to cost $105,000 and is required to be delivered by March 10, 2023.

4. The Department of Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center (LETC) is assisting the Department of the Air Force train civilian and military security forces at the Little Rock, Arkansas training location. The law enforcement center requires the exact rifles used by Department of Defense. Colt manufacturing has engineered and designed a rifle that meets the exact specifications utilized in T.O. 11W3-5-5-41 and designated NSN 1005-01-382-0953. The company does not authorize the distribution of this exact model to any entity other than directly to the United States Government.

5. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition.

The proprietary data are described as follows:

There are specific features built within the rifle that is proprietary to Colt Manufacturing. There are variations available, but none will meet the exact specifications needed by the law enforcement center.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked, and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.

Angela Ayers Andrew Montgomery Contract Specialist Contracting Officer