Enhanced Carbine Duty Optics
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a firm-fixed price sole source Purchase Order to Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. (ADS) for Enhanced Carbine Duty Optics. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis, exempt from full and open competition requirements. The DEA is requesting capability statements from any interested sources by May 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST to determine if a competitive procurement is viable.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for Enhanced Carbine Duty Optics, specifically for duty carbine, EDC, 5.56mm. The components include a Geissele Mk4 Federal Rail, Super Gas Block, ALG Trigger, Magpul CTR commercial stock, MagPul MOE plus grip, MagPul sling swivels, and an EoTech 3.0 XPS optic. These optics are intended as protective/lifesaving equipment for Law Enforcement mission operations, investigations, core functions, and training programs (including Federal Judiciary, Protective Services Training Program, Firearm Instructor Training Program).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Sole Source Purchase Order (Firm-Fixed Price)
- NAICS Code: 332994
- Product/Service Code: 1005 (Guns, Through 30 Mm)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 3:00 p.m. EST
- Published Date: May 12, 2026
- Anticipated Delivery Date: July 31, 2026
- Recurring Requirement: Yes
Justification for Sole Source
The DEA intends to award this contract to Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. (ADS) as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for these specific optics. Market research indicated that the product is not available on ADS's GSA contracts, and ADS has no authorized re-sellers. This justification is in accordance with FAR Part 13 for purchases over $10,000 but not exceeding $250,000, where only one source is deemed reasonably available.
Action Items
This notice is not a request for proposal. However, any source capable of providing the Enhanced Carbine Duty Optics and interested in submitting a capability statement may do so electronically. The Government will consider all capability statements received by the deadline solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contact Information
For submissions or inquiries, please contact Ms. Angel Barkley at angel.d.barkley@dea.gov.