ContractSpecial Notice

Notice of Intent - Sole Source - Firing Range Services

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY• 20158464
Response Deadline
May 21, 2026
1 days left
Days Remaining
1
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Border Patrol Rio Grande Sector is planning a sole-source procurement for firing range services with the City of Donna to support firearms qualification and training. The work centers on use of the El Indio Gun Range for mandatory quarterly qualifications for about 1,700 personnel, along with lethal and non-lethal training needs. The range must be available 24/7, support nighttime shooting during one quarter of each fiscal year, serve law enforcement officers only, and be located roughly 15 to 20 miles from most station locations in Texas. This is an informational notice of intent rather than a request for quotations, no solicitation will be issued, and interested parties may email Max Hempe or David Torres with capability information; only email questions are accepted and no phone calls.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
611699
All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
PSC Code
X1PA
LEASE/RENTAL OF RECREATION FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING)

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
1.5.1. SAM.gov Posting - Sole Source Determination Not Exceeding SAT RFO Compliant Donna Firing Range.pdf
PDF•125 KB•May 18, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Sole Source Determination for Firing Range Services for RGV Sector Border Patrol Agents, with an estimated cost to be determined. The authority for this sole source award is RFO 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and RFO 16.507-6, citing that only one source is reasonably available and that only one awardee is capable of providing the unique and highly specialized services required. The City of Donna's El Indio Gun Range is the only facility that meets critical CBP requirements, including accommodating 1,700 personnel for mandatory quarterly firearms qualifications, 24/7 availability for night-time shooting, adaptability to various CBP weapons, support for lethal and non-lethal training, close proximity to most station locations (15-20 miles), and exclusive use for law enforcement officers. Market research confirmed that other local firing ranges do not meet these essential requirements, which are crucial for mission readiness and compliance. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable through market research, comparison with previous purchases, and comparison with similar items in related industries.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 18, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 21, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 5, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Sub-Tier
US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
Office
BORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION

Point of Contact

Name
Max Hempe

Place of Performance

Texas, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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