GA-SAC-trng/ inspc-colt M4 rifles

The Department of the Interior's US Fish and Wildlife Service intends to procure Colt M4 LE6933-TPR01 Carbine 5.56mm rifles specifically designed for law enforcement through a single source contract with Colts Manufacturing Company, LLC. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the agency will pursue a direct procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows for non-competitive sourcing in specific circumstances. The proposed acquisition targets specialized rifles for law enforcement training and inspection purposes, with the Special Agent in Charge located at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Georgia. Interested firms may respond to the opportunity, though the government emphasizes that information received will primarily be used to evaluate potential future competitive procurements. The point of contact for this opportunity is Stephanie Long, Contract Specialist, who can be reached at Stephanie_long@fws.gov, with a response deadline of February 7, 2025.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, and the contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price agreement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332994 for small arms manufacturing, with Colts Manufacturing Company, LLC identified as the sole source manufacturer. The agency's rationale for direct sourcing includes ensuring all rifles are from the same manufacturing lot to minimize potential recall complexities and maintain quality control standards. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement is focused on acquiring law enforcement training and inspection rifles. The opportunity represents a targeted, specialized procurement that leverages the unique capabilities of a single manufacturer to meet the US Fish and Wildlife Service's specific equipment requirements.