Colt Certified Armorer Training

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is seeking in-person, hands-on Rifle Armorer Training Services for the Colt AR-15 for correctional officers throughout the state. The training is a three-day course without shooting exercises, held annually, with one class in each of the Department's four regions. The service is for a three-year term, and prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the services by August 30, 2024. Colt's Manufacturing Company, LLC is identified as the intended single source, as they are the only vendor authorized to provide the necessary armorer training to certify correctional officers as Colt Armorers. The estimated annual dollar amount for this contract is $50,000.

This contract opportunity is restricted to Colt's Manufacturing Company, LLC as the sole authorized provider of the required Colt AR-15 armorer training. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is Colt's Manufacturing Company, LLC, and the existing infrastructure and technology requires integration with Colt's systems and protocols for the armorer training program.