M16 Rifle Armorer Certification Training

Contract 15BNAS25P00000099 is a firm-fixed price, sole-source award granted to Colt Manufacturing Company, LLC by the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons National Acquisitions Section. The contract provides specialized M16, AR-15, and M-4 series Colt Rifle Certification Training for Bureau of Prisons security officers to ensure they are qualified to inspect, maintain, and repair firearms at their respective institutions. Justified under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) as having only one responsible source, the procurement is based on Colt's proprietary curriculum and unique qualifications. The period of performance is scheduled from August 8, 2025, to September 12, 2025, with the place of performance located in Washington, DC. The scope of work requires the vendor to provide comprehensive, hands-on instruction for up to twenty personnel per session, covering critical technical areas such as field and detailed disassembly, headspace and firing pin protrusion inspections, gas tube alignment, and fire control theory. As part of the deliverables, Colt Manufacturing Company, LLC must supply all necessary weapons, munitions, armorer tools, and printed training materials. Upon successful completion, personnel will receive certifications valid for a minimum of three years. While this award was sole-sourced, the agency indicated an intent to conduct future market research and issue a Request for Information to evaluate potential competition for subsequent acquisitions.