Repair and Replacement Parts for Colt M4 Rifle

The Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Acquisition Management in Dallas intends to award a sole source purchase order to Colt Defense LLC for genuine replacement parts for the Colt M4 rifle. This procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and other than full and open competition as authorized by FAR 6.302-1, with an anticipated award date of July 18, 2008. The notice clarifies that it is not a solicitation for offers and no award will be made based on responses to this notice; the decision to forego competitive bidding is at the government's discretion. No additional solicitation or information will be provided for this sole source requirement. The contract, titled "Repair and Replacement Parts for Colt M4 Rifle," falls under NAICS code 332994 and is managed by the Office of Investigations and Operations Support in Dallas, Texas. Although the contract administration is located in Irving, Texas, the place of performance is Altoona, Pennsylvania. The key points of contact for this procurement include Acquisition Specialist Darlene C. Leavell and Assistant Secretary for Contingency Contracting Lawrence M. Ayers, both reachable via phone and email. This arrangement underscores the government's intent to directly procure necessary parts from the original manufacturer to ensure authenticity and compatibility with the Colt M4 rifle.