USSS - Flash Bang Grenade

The contract involves a Notice of Intent for Solicitation Number 193376, indicating the Government’s plan to negotiate a sole source procurement with Rheinmetall Waffe Munition (Nico Pyrotechnik) for Sound & Flash 1 Bang Grenades. This notice explicitly states that it is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties able to meet the requirements may submit written information describing their capabilities. Such submissions will only be considered to determine if a competitive procurement process may be warranted in the future, with the decision resting solely with the Government. All responses must be emailed to the specified contact by September 10, 2009, and late submissions will not be considered for the current procurement but could be for future opportunities. The procurement is managed by the Department of Homeland Security through the Fletc Glynco Procurement Office based in Brunswick, Georgia, with the place of performance in Washington, D.C. The contract specialist, Danielle M. Donaldson, serves as the point of contact for this procurement. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 332993, and the Government intends to finalize a sole source contract with Rheinmetall following the submission deadline. The purpose of this procurement is to secure flash bang grenades for use, and while competitive bids are not invited, the Government remains open to assessing market capabilities based on interested party responses.