Notice of Intent to Sole Source - M16 Conversion Kits
ID: FA441824P0057 Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4418 628 CONS PKJOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC, 29404-5021, USA

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS WEAPONS (1095)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/81e51ac995c444d4a82c813a9e4593ee/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the 628th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, intends to award a sole source contract for M16 Conversion Kits to Ultimate Training Munitions. These specialized kits are essential for enabling M16 rifles to utilize simulation rounds, thereby enhancing the Ready Airman Training (RAT) program by allowing more personnel to train simultaneously. Ultimate Training Munitions is the only registered supplier on SAM.gov capable of fulfilling this requirement, as no other vendors offer similar products that meet the necessary specifications. Interested parties may contact SrA Bayley McKinney at bayley.mckinney@us.af.mil or call 843-963-3764 for further inquiries regarding this procurement action.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SrA Bayley McKinney
    (843) 963-3764
    bayley.mckinney@us.af.mil
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    SSJ - M16 Conversion Kits.pdf
    The document outlines a single-source procurement action for M-16 Blank Conversion Kits by the contracting activity 628 CONS/PKA. These kits, manufactured exclusively by Ultimate Training Munitions, enable M-16 rifles to use simulation rounds, enhancing the Ready Airman Training (RAT) program by allowing more personnel to train concurrently. The rationale for selecting a single vendor stems from the fact that Ultimate Training Munitions is the only registered supplier on SAM.gov that meets the specific requirement; other distributors are unregistered and thus ineligible for competition. The contracting officer, SrA Bayley McKinney, concludes that, as per FAR regulations, a single source is reasonably available due to these circumstances. Future efforts will focus on surveying the market to minimize the dependence on single-source awards.
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