34 -- Ammuntion magazine holders for M4 carbine

The 5th Contracting Squadron is seeking to procure 66 pairs of two-part magazine holders designed to be stored behind the butt of each M4 Carbine within existing Patriot Manufacturing 13-weapon racks located at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. This procurement is planned as a sole source acquisition under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) and FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only Patriot Manufacturing can fulfill the agency's specific requirements. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price purchase order to Patriot Manufacturing, based in Cairo, Georgia. The solicitation does not seek competitive quotes or a formal solicitation process, but any interested firms believing they can meet the requirements may submit a written notice within seven days of the announcement to the contracting officer, accompanied by detailed supporting evidence demonstrating their capability to fulfill the need. The contract is identified under NAICS code 332995 and pertains to the procurement of ammunition magazine holders for the M4 carbine. The point of contact for this requirement is Robert K. Mack, the Contract Administrator at the 5th Contracting Squadron, who can be reached for inquiries. Responses from other firms will aid the government in determining whether to proceed with a competitive procurement or maintain the sole source approach. The deadline for submissions was set for September 5, 2006, at noon Central Time. This notice serves solely as an informational announcement rather than a solicitation, ensuring transparency while reserving discretion for the government’s acquisition decision.