Semi-automatic Rifle

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number DJD-14-R-0019 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-73. Attached please find the official combined synopsis/solicitation of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) requirement for semi-automatic rifles. This acquisition is being conducted using Best Value trade-off methodology where technical factors are significantly more important than price. All communications concerning this solicitation, including any of a technical nature, shall be referred to the Contract Specialist. All questions shall be submitted electronically to contact@example.gov by 11:00am, Eastern Standard Time, no later than May 8, 2014. The Government may not consider questions received after this date. All Questions & Answers will be provided as an amendment to this solicitation by May 13, 2014. The Government intends to competitively award a single award, Government-wide, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract under this solicitation. The resulting award is intended to provide for fulfilling requirements for DEA and other Government agencies on an as needed basis. Proposals shall be received by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Acquisition & Relocation Management in accordance with the solicitation no later than June 10, 2014 by 11:00am Eastern Standard Time. The proposal must be signed by an official authorized to bind the Offeror, and it shall contain a statement to the effect that the proposal is firm for a period of at least 90 days from the established due date. NOTE: Sample weapon submissions shall be received by the same established due date for proposals. Sample weapon submissions shall be sent in accordance with Section 3 of the attached document, NOT to the Office of Acquisition & Relocation Management. This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of proposals or to contract for the supplies/services. It is also brought to your attention that the Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this procurement.