SAM #W15QKN27RA002

U.S. Army requirement for Barrett MRAD MK 22 sniper rifle system and support

The U.S. Army is pursuing Barrett’s MK 22 precision rifle system and related support for Project Manager Soldier Lethality. - Government buyer: U.S. Army, Army Contracting Command, for Project Manager Soldier Lethality. - OEM: Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc., identified as the manufacturer of the requested rifle system. - Requested products and support: Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) MK 22 Precision Sniper Rifle, accessories, spare parts, and special tools; quantities and part numbers are not specified. - Training: MK 22 system training is included; quantity and part number are not specified. - Notable requirement: The Army states Barrett’s MK 22 was the only product identified through market research as meeting Purchase Description PRFJXNL-F18-0090. The contemplated procurement is sole-source, with a five-year term.

Description

The U.S. Army, Army Contracting Command on behalf of the Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL) intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a sole source contract to Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. Company pursuant to the authority Of Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) §3204(a)(1) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1(c)(2)(i), Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. The contemplated five-year, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Requirements contract, is for the purchase and delivery of the Multi-Role Adaptive Design, MK 22 Precision Sniper Rifle, Accessories, Spare Parts, Special Tools, and Training.

After thorough market research that included a Sources Sought notice W15QKN-25-X-17CB posted on 14 May 2025 and four industry responses, the Multi-Role Adaptive Design, MK 22 Precision Sniper Rifle produced by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. was the only product that demonstrated the capacity to meet the Purchase Description PRFJXNL-F18-0090. The research also indicated that production items from sources other than Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. result in substantial duplication of cost that would not be recovered through competition, especially considering the infrequent requirement for this weapon system.

Please note this notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP). However, any responsible source who believes to be capable of meeting the posted requirements may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which may be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The anticipated award date for this action is planned for late 1st to early 2nd Quarter of FY27.

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