Mid-Length Carbine

The U.S. Secret Service plans to directly negotiate with Knight's Armament Company for the purchase of mid-length carbines under a sole source basis, citing the authority granted by FAR 6.302-1. This procurement is not open for competition, and the notice serves solely to inform interested parties of the intended negotiation rather than to request quotes or offers. The government retains full discretion to decide whether to proceed without competitive bidding based on responses to this notice. There is no formal solicitation package available, and any costs incurred in preparing responses will not be reimbursed by the government. The response period for this notice has been shortened to three days from the typical 45. This contract relates to the Department of Homeland Security’s FLETC Glynco Procurement Office in Brunswick, GA, with the place of performance designated as Washington, DC. The applicable NAICS code is 332992. The designated point of contact for this procurement is Contract Specialist Jeannie Coratolo, reachable via phone or email. The contract number referenced is 281958, with the notice originally posted on July 8, 2011.