Daniel Defense DD4 11.5" Custom Built Rifle

The Orlando Police Department is soliciting the purchase of 200 custom-built Daniel Defense DD4 rifles featuring an 11.5-inch barrel chambered in 5.56 mm. These rifles are equipped with unique specifications including an ambidextrous 10-inch M-LOK handguard, vertical grip, ambidextrous charging handle, and military-spec fire control group, all assembled with factory-original Daniel Defense components. The procurement is conducted as a sole source acquisition under solicitation number S25-0470, with SSD International identified as the exclusive authorized reseller for Daniel Defense products to state and local law enforcement agencies. The decision is supported by multiple sole source justification letters from Daniel Defense, affirming that no other manufacturer or distributor can provide the same custom configuration, underscoring product uniqueness and proprietary design that precludes full and open competition. The contract process includes a public notice and challenge period lasting seven calendar days—from June 17 to June 24, 2025—during which other suppliers were invited to submit qualifications if capable of providing equivalent products; however, no alternatives were identified. The procurement lacks formal Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, evaluation factors, or a detailed pricing breakdown, reflecting its nature as a non-competitive purchase governed by FAR 6.302-1. Delivery is expected within the state of Florida, likely directly to the Orlando Police Department, but specific inspection or acceptance locations and criteria are not explicitly detailed beyond adherence to military specifications associated with the rifle components. Contact responsibilities are assigned to Tracie Brown, Purchasing Agent for the City of Orlando, who manages submissions and inquiries, while Joe Marler of SSD International serves as the supplier’s sales contact. The contract imposes restrictions limiting sales exclusively to credentialed law enforcement agencies, with no options for contract extension or multi-year performance, and does not specify packaging, preservation, or marking requirements beyond standard military-grade components.