10 -- 40 S&W Submachine Gun

The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is seeking to procure 210 HK UMP40 submachine guns, along with 20 sound suppressors and 1,000 magazines, from Heckler and Koch, Inc. This acquisition will be conducted through a sole source commercial contract, indicating that the contract will be awarded directly to this specific manufacturer without competitive bidding. The solicitation was posted in early September 2003, with responses required by September 6, 2003, underscoring a tightly scheduled procurement process. The contract falls under the Department of Homeland Security through the USCIS Contracting Office based in Williston, Vermont. Although detailed location information for performance is unspecified, the primary transaction points to Heckler and Koch’s facility in Sterling, Virginia. The acquisition aims to support law enforcement capabilities with specialized weapons and accessories, ensuring readiness and operational effectiveness for the bureau. The mention of Note 22 suggests there may be additional stipulations or conditions guiding the procurement process.