Laser Aiming Devices

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Acquisition has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source firm-fixed purchase order to B.E. Meyers - Advanced Photonics for 10 Laser Aiming Devices (LADs). The procurement will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. The notice specifically identifies B.E. Meyers as the sole source vendor capable of providing the required laser aiming devices at a reasonable price and meeting the DEA's precise specifications. A preliminary market analysis of three vendors confirmed that B.E. Meyers offers the most competitive pricing and meets the technical requirements. The contract opportunity is specifically for LAD model BEM-MAWL-DA, which will be used to enhance aiming capabilities for DEA personnel during low-light and specialized environments.

Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination must submit their capabilities by February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, directly contacting Jose Marin at jose.l.marin@dea.gov and referencing solicitation D-25-NO-0020. The award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with delivery required within 30-45 days after order acceptance. The LADs are intended to be affixed to DEA carbines and will be used by qualified personnel in specialized operational contexts. While the procurement is not set aside for any specific type of business, potential competitors must demonstrate they can provide an equivalent product meeting the DEA's stringent requirements. The Limited Source Documentation attached to the notice provides additional details supporting B.E. Meyers as the recommended sole source vendor for this specific procurement.