Notice of intent to sole source for specialized ammunition
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- D-25-TR-0195
- Agency
-
Drug Enforcement Administration
Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1005 Guns, Through 30Mm
- Place of performance
- Quantico, Virginia 22135, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Purchase Order for specialized ammunition to Vista Outdoor Sales LLC, doing business as The Kinetic Group Sales. The notice pertains to the procurement of ammunition that has been designated as the Official Service Round for the DEA, following rigorous testing at the agency's ballistic research facility. The procurement will be conducted through FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a specific focus on acquiring ammunition that meets the DEA Firearms Training Unit's precise standards. The sole source procurement is justified by The Kinetic Group Sales being both the manufacturer and sole distributor of the required product. The notice was posted on May 30, 2025, with a response deadline of June 6, 2025.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to acquire specialized ammunition for DEA personnel, with a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order to be awarded on a sole source basis. Contractors interested in responding are encouraged to submit a written response to Ana Villanueva at Ana.M.Villanueva@dea.gov by June 6, 2025, at 10 AM EST, referencing the DAC number D-25-TR-0195. While this is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties must provide detailed documentation demonstrating their capability to meet the DEA's specific requirements. The government will evaluate any submitted responses solely to determine potential for a competitive procurement. Eligible contractors should note that this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, and the DEA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by parties preparing responses. The procurement falls under NAICS category 332994 for Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 1005 for Guns, Through 30Mm.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
DAC: D-25-TR-0195
May 30, 2025
Description of the Requirement: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Acquisition (FA) intends to award a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order (PO) sole source basis to Vista Outdoor Sales LLC doing business as The Kinetic Group Sales. Located at 1 Vista Way, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-6794. Unique Entity ID: ENR9ZAAGMWJ5.
The requirement involves the procurement of Specialized Ammunition, which has been designated as the Official Service Round for the DEA. This specific ammunition has undergone rigorous testing at the DEA's ballistic research facility and has been approved by the DEA Firearms Training Unit (OTDF) as the standard ammunition for use by DEA personnel, in accordance with the DEA Agents Manual and Firearms and Tactical policy.
Justification: This acquisition will be conducted through FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The justification for sole source will be posted after the award in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6). The DEA has determined that The Kinetic Group Sales is the only source capable of providing the required commercial products as they are both the manufacturer and sole distributor of the product acquiring.
Response Instructions: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, the government encourages all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements to submit a written response describing their ability to provide the product/services listed above. Responses should be sent to Ana Villanueva at Ana.M.Villanueva@dea.gov by June 6, 2025, 10 AM EST and reference number D-25-TR-0195. Responses must include sufficient detail to demonstrate the capability to meet the DEA's requirements. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Disclaimer: This notice does not constitute a solicitation for offers. The DEA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A15 Sole Source Documentation redacted.pdf |
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