ACCU wedges and A2 national match rear sights for NM M16A2 service rifles

The United States Marine Corps, through its Regional Contracting Office at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, plans to award a firm-fixed price, sole source contract to Brownells Inc. This contract is for the procurement of ACCU wedges and A2 National Match rear sights, which are replacement components specifically designed for the Marine Corps Match NM M16A2 service rifles. Brownells Inc. has been identified as the sole supplier qualified to provide these parts under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332994, making this a non-competitive procurement executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 exception for sole source acquisitions. The solicitation for this requirement is not open for competitive bidding, and no solicitation or request for quotes was issued. The contract will be processed without telephone inquiries, with all communications directed via email to GySgt. Venson Wilkins, the designated contract specialist. The anticipated contract award date is set for September 30, 2013. The purchase supports the Marine Corps Combat Development Command’s operational needs by ensuring continued maintenance and readiness of service rifles through direct replacement parts supplied by an established and sole qualified vendor.