1005-- Police M5 Rifles and Training Services Period of Performance: 08/19/2026-09/18/2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract for M5 rifles, specifying that the requirement is brand name only with no substitutions permitted. The intended awardee has been changed from Colt’s Manufacturing Company, LLC. to its authorized distributors, reflecting a shift in procurement strategy while maintaining strict adherence to the M5 model. This action is taken under Special Notice of Intent to Award to comply with FAR 5.101 and is not a solicitation, meaning no formal bids are being sought, but interested parties must register on SAM.gov and monitor for any amendments issued through the Contract Opportunities portal. Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and VetCert through the SBA to qualify, and those claiming Veteran Small Business status must hold current verification from the SBA as mandated by Public Law 109-461, 38 USC 8127, and the NDAA 2021. Additionally, vendors must complete Form 10091 via the VA’s vendorization portal to be eligible for award. The solicitation number is 36C24126Q0651, with a response deadline of July 23, 2026, and the NAICS code is 332994. All inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Sebastian Freeze at sebastian.freeze@va.gov, and the final decision on whether to proceed competitively rests solely with the Contracting Officer.