Purchase of Knights Armament SR15 KS3 Rifles (88)

The City of Orlando Police Department is undertaking a sole-source acquisition to procure 88 Knight’s Armament SR-15 KS3 rifles through Lawmen's & Shooters' Supply, Inc., identified as the exclusive authorized dealer for this firearm model. This procurement, issued on July 12, 2024, under solicitation number S24-0499, aims to replace current police officers' rifles to ensure operational standardization and reliability. The sole-source designation is supported by a verification letter from Knight’s Armament Company confirming Lawmen's & Shooters' Supply's exclusive authorized dealer status. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 332994 (Firearm Manufacturing) and is managed by the Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division within the State of Florida. Delivery is expected to occur in Orlando, Florida, although specific delivery dates and FOB terms are not detailed in the documents. No pricing details or contract line items were provided. To maintain transparency and provide competitive opportunity, the City issued a public notice allowing other suppliers capable of providing the same product to submit qualifications, capabilities, and product information by July 19, 2024, via email to the designated Purchasing Agent, Tracie Brown. No additional contract options, security clearances, key personnel requirements, or organizational conflict of interest clauses are included. Inspection, acceptance criteria, packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are not formally specified, suggesting reliance on manufacturer standards and the exclusivity verification. The procurement process does not include formal evaluation factors or competitive analysis since it is a non-competitive sole-source award justified by the exclusive dealership agreement. The administrative and invoicing details are limited, with Tracie Brown serving as the primary point of contact for queries and submissions related to this procurement.