Notice of Intent to award Sole Source to Daisy Manufacturing Company DBA Daisy Outdoor Products

The Department of Defense intends to award a sole source contract to Daisy Manufacturing Company, operating as Daisy Outdoor Products, located in Rogers, Arkansas, for the supply of M1903 Daisy Facsimile Parade rifles with rubber butt plates and 853 CM Daisy Air Rifles. This action is justified under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 due to Daisy Manufacturing's exclusive manufacturing, patent, and proprietary rights to these specific products. The notice serves as an official declaration of the intent to award the contract without full and open competition, although interested parties may express their interest and capability to fulfill the requirement within two days of the notice’s publication. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, and the government retains discretion over whether to proceed competitively. The contract activity is managed by the Regional Contracting Officer at the Northern Capital Region office in Quantico, Virginia, with Jeremy Jones as the point of contact. The sole source award approach is supported by a prior determination reflecting the unique nature of the products involved. While this notice is not a solicitation for quotes, it ensures transparency by inviting other vendors to come forward within the specified timeframe. The decision reflects the Department's reliance on Daisy Manufacturing’s proprietary rights, emphasizing the importance of these specific items for official use within the Department of Defense.