Sole Source Solicitation - (Gauges) -Heckler & Koch Defense, INC.

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal intends to award a sole source contract to Heckler & Koch Defense Inc. for the procurement of weapon system gauges and associated components. The solicitation seeks manufacture and delivery of three specific items: 445 Gauge/Chamber NSN units, 336 Extension/Chamber NSN units, and 366 Gauge/Headspace NSN units, all of which are proprietary to Heckler & Koch Defense due to exclusive design and manufacturing rights. The contract will be awarded under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) authority, which allows for sole source procurement when supplies are available from only one responsible source. This is not a competitive solicitation, and the government's determination not to compete this action is at their sole discretion. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by the October 10, 2025 deadline, though the contract is intended specifically for Heckler & Koch Defense Inc.

The solicitation is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 332994 (Small Arms, Ordinance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), with Heckler & Koch Defense Inc. being the designated sole source contractor located at 5675 Transport BLVD # 200, Columbus, Georgia 31907. The contract structure includes both base quantities and option quantities for each of the three line items, establishing this as a firm-fixed-price agreement with 100% option supply provisions. Delivery is required within 150 days after contract award, representing a one-time procurement rather than an ongoing supply arrangement. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated in the summary, the procurement involves multiple NSN-coded units totaling over 1,100 individual gauge components. Contractors must comply with stringent security requirements including Operations Security training, Threat Awareness Reporting Program training, and comprehensive Controlled Unclassified Information handling protocols.