M4 Rifle and Parts (5.56x45mm NATO)

Description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currently utilizes M4/AR platform rifles for duty and training use. CBP intends to solicit an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to augment and/or replace existing in-service, reserve, and training rifles, as well as supply parts to maintain its current inventory. This contract may be designated as available to other Federal Government Agencies for use. The Law Enforcement Safety and Compliance Directorate (LESC), Harpers Ferry, WV, on behalf of Operations Support (OS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is assessing the firearms industry�s ability to provide CBP with suitable part platforms which meet the agency�s preliminarily identified requirements. This announcement constitutes an official Request for Information (RFI). This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes � it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondees are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party�s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the beta.SAM.gov website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.