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Notice of Intent - Sole Source - Firing Range Services
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Rio Grande Sector, intends to award a sole-source contract to the City of Donna for firing range services at the El Indigo Gun Range, located in Donna, Texas. This action is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) due to the exclusive capability of the City of Donna’s facility to meet all operational requirements, with no other source able to provide the same level of service. The range is uniquely positioned to accommodate up to 1,700 personnel for mandatory quarterly firearms qualifications, operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and supports night-time shooting as required for one-quarter of each fiscal year. It is adaptable to a full spectrum of CBP weapon systems for both lethal and non-lethal training, and is restricted exclusively to law enforcement personnel, fulfilling a non-negotiable government mandate. The facility’s proximity—15 to 20 miles from most Border Patrol station locations—ensures operational readiness and efficiency, making it indispensable for mission-critical training. The notice is issued as a formal intent to award, not as a solicitation, and no public competitive process will be conducted. The contract action is identified by solicitation number 20158464 and is governed by the North American Industry Classification System code 611699. The City of Donna, identified by its Unique Entity ID JJN6A8LSFC84, is the sole proposed contractor, with no competitive set-aside or socioeconomic designation applied. No pricing, contract value, or line-item details are provided, as this is a sole-source justification and not a request for quotes. Performance will occur entirely at the El Indigo Gun Range in Donna, Texas, with acceptance criteria tied to service availability, capacity, adaptability, and exclusivity rather than technical specifications or delivery formats. No packaging, marking, or inspection standards beyond operational requirements are specified, and no invoicing methods, payment offices, or accounting codes are detailed. Communication is restricted to email only, with David Torres as the Contracting Officer and Max Hempe as the Contract Specialist handling all inquiries. Responses must be submitted by May 21, 2026, to demonstrate capability, though no award is guaranteed, and no costs incurred prior to potential award will be reimbursed. The government retains full discretion in determining the necessity of a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice.
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
TX, 78537, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Notice of Intent to award a sole source requirement for Firing Range Services – Rio Grande Sector to CITY OF DONNA (UEI: JJN6A8LSFC84). This proposed contract action is for Firing Range Services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of RFO FAR 13-106-1(b)(1)(i) – Only One Responsible Source. The US Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Rio Grande Sector, has a requirement to purchase Firing Range Services. The City of Donna exclusively owns and operates the El Indigo Gun Range, which meets all the requirements of the Government. The range can accommodate 1,700 personnel for mandatory quarterly firearms qualifications, is available on a 24-hour basis/7-days a week, meeting the night-time shooting requirement qualification that must be met one-quarter of each fiscal year. Additionally, the firing range is adaptable to the CBP’s different ranges of weapons for targets and qualifications shooting, supporting Lethal and Non-Lethal training. Furthermore, the City of Donna El Indigo Firing Range is approximately 15 to 20 miles in close proximity to most station locations, and is exclusively for Law Enforcement Officers only, which is required by the Government.
This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this synopsis. The Government will consider all capability information received prior to the closing date. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
There is no commitment by the Government to issue any solicitation, make an award, or be responsible for any monies expended by any interested party before award of a contract for the efforts detailed above. Information provided herein in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.
This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. No solicitation will be made available.
The point of contact for this action is David Torres, Contracting Officer (CO), david.torres@cbp.dhs.gov, in addition to the Contract Specialist (CS), Max Hempe, max.hempe@cbp.dhs.gov. The Government shall not be responsible for costs for any action taken in response to this announcement. Only email questions accepted. No phone calls.
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