The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) intends to issue a sole source, firm-fixed price award (BPA) to a single source under the authority of FAR 13.501, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The Government intends to award to SIG Sauer, Inc. - 72 Pease Boulevard, Newington, NH 03801 for the purchase of:

1. SIG SAUER P229R 9mm pistol (with spare parts program)
2. SIG SAUER P239 9mm pistol (with spare parts program)

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), Only one responsible source, as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 332994 with the size standard of 1,000 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a quote, if received within fifteen calendar days of the publication of this notice, shall be considered by DS.

All interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide the required items within 4 calendar days of this publication via e-mail to the Contracting Officer listed below.

This is not a solicitation for proposals or an invitation for bids. The Government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice of a non-competitive action. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. The point of contact for this purchase is listed below. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.