Mid-Length Carbine

The U.S. Secret Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Knight's Armament Company, 701 Columbia Blvd., Titusville, FL for the procurement of mid-length Carbines. This notice of intent is neither a request for quote nor a solicitation of offers. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement, on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. No formal solicitation package is available. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in the preparation of responses to this announcement. Note 22 is modified to read three (3) days in lieu of 45 days.