Northern Competition Sole Source

The contract involves a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price agreement to Northern Competition, located in Bristol, Wisconsin, for the supply of custom weapon parts for the Marine Corps Shooting Team based in Quantico, Virginia. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, allowing the government to bypass full and open competition since Northern Competition is uniquely capable of meeting the specific requirements. The Department of Defense has made a determination to restrict competition but has allowed a limited period for other interested vendors to express their capability to fulfill the requirement within five days of the notice’s publication. However, this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, and the government retains sole discretion on whether to proceed without competition based on any responses received. The contracting office managing this award is the Regional Contracting Officer at the National Capital Region in Quantico, Virginia, with Sergeant Monora Sung serving as the primary point of contact. The contract is identified by solicitation number M00264-12-T-0246 and falls under NAICS code 332994, which pertains to weapon parts manufacturing. The contract aims to fulfill specific custom parts needs to support the Marine Corps Shooting Team’s operational readiness, emphasizing precise vendor capability and timely acquisition in support of military objectives.