Rental of Indoor Firing Range for ERO/Buffalo Field Office
Overview
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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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ), on behalf of Enforcement & Removal Operations (ERO), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the rental of a secure indoor firing range facility. The intent is to award a firm-fixed price purchase order to the Town of Lancaster, NY. This facility is crucial for approximately 120 ICE law enforcement officers from the ERO/Buffalo Field Office and Buffalo Federal Detention Facility to meet quarterly firearms training requirements, particularly during inclement winter weather.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the rental of a secure indoor firing range facility operated by the Lancaster Police Department (LPD) at 525 Pavement Road, Lancaster, NY. The facility is located on Town of Lancaster property, behind a fence, and benefits from on-site law enforcement presence, ensuring the Operational Security (OPSEC) of ICE officers during training.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order)
- Intended Awardee: Town of Lancaster, NY
- Justification: Sole source due to the unique security level provided by the Town of Lancaster's facility, which market research confirmed no other vendors could meet.
- NAICS: 713990 – All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
- PSC: U013 – Education/Training Combat
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: January 29, 2026
Response Information
This is not a request for proposals or quotes. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill this requirement may identify their interest and capability by emailing Andrew.Hadden@ice.dhs.gov. The email subject line must be "Response to Notice of Intent – Rental of Indoor Firing Range Facility Lancaster NY." All information must support the offeror's capability and be furnished at no cost to the Government. The Government reserves the right to cancel the sole source award.