18-0075 Indoor Firing Range Maintenance Small Purchase with Sole Source Conditions

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the maintenance and repair services of an indoor firing range system for an unnamed government agency in the state of Illinois. The contract is being procured through a small purchase with sole source conditions, with Meggitt Training Systems, Inc. (MTSI) being identified as the sole source provider. MTSI has been the original supplier and has made all modifications and upgrades to the firing range equipment over the years. The company is described as the world leader in firearms training equipment, with over 80 years of experience in designing and manufacturing such systems, and having successfully installed thousands of ranges globally for military, law enforcement, commercial, and private clients. The sole source justification emphasizes MTSI's expertise, safety focus, and the importance of using their components to ensure the proper functioning of the equipment.

The contract opportunity does not provide details on any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information on any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges. The opportunity was posted on July 2, 2018, with a due date of January 30, 2020, but no other details on the procurement timeline, such as deadlines for questions, responses, or proposals, are included.