5.56 Rifle and Accessories

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation #: 70US0926R70093580 for 5.56 Rifles and Accessories. The Proposal Due Date is June 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

• Sample Submission: HUXWRX suppressors are required as part of the sample submission. The due date for samples remains June 29, 2026; no extension will be granted for sample submission or ATF paperwork.
• Award Date: The government does not anticipate making an award on or before July 1, 2026. The exact award date depends on proposal evaluations and testing completion. No test data is required from the offeror with the proposal.
• Rifle and Suppressor Quantity: Each of the 5 required rifles must be submitted with a suppressor and appropriate attachment device, totaling 5 suppressors and 5 muzzle devices.
• Fire Selector Markings: Industry standard fire selector markings are acceptable; the intent is to procure semi-automatic rifles, not fully automatic.
• Ammunition Details: Specific USSS/CBP item numbers and manufacturer catalog/item numbers for the specified ammunition types have been provided.
• Ambidextrous Controls: There is no preference or higher weighted score for manufacturers submitting fully ambidextrous samples.
• Set-Aside Clarification: The procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside. Only Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that are small businesses are eligible; resellers and distributors are not eligible.
• Preventative Maintenance Parts: Offerors should assume 233 preventative maintenance parts kits will be needed per year if a kit is provided. The Secret Service will purchase parts as needed.
• Folding Stock Functionality: The folding stock is intended solely for compact storage and transport; the rifle is not required to be functional while the stock is folded.
• Suppressor Acceptability: Only the brand-name suppressor listed in the SOW is acceptable; OEM-equivalent suppressors are not permitted.

Key requirements regarding sample submission, specific components (suppressors), and eligibility (OEMs) have been clarified. The proposal due date remains unchanged.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation # 70US0926R70093580 for 5.56 Rifles and Accessories. The Proposal Due Date is June 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

• Sample Submission Warranty/Certification: The government will consider removing warranty, ISO certification, quality manual, and NFA compliance letter requirements from the 10-page limit.
• Suppressor Requirement: HUXWRX suppressors are required as part of the sample submission.
• Due Date Extension: The request for a 30-day extension for sample submission was denied. All test samples must arrive by June 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
• Award Date: The government intends to make an award after testing submissions for compliance and specifications; the exact award date depends on evaluation completion. Test data from offerors is not required.
• Rifle and Suppressor Quantity: Each of the 5 required rifles must be submitted with a suppressor, totaling 5 suppressors and 5 muzzle devices.
• Markings: Industry-standard fire selector markings are acceptable; the intent is to procure semi-automatic rifles.
• Ammunition Details: Specific USSS/CBP item numbers and manufacturer catalog/item numbers for the specified ammunitions have been provided.
• Ambidextrous Controls: There is no preference or higher weighted score for manufacturers submitting fully ambidextrous samples.
• Set-Aside Clarification: The procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside.
• OEM Eligibility: The OEM requirement supersedes resellers/distributors. Small business provisions apply only to firms that are OEMs.
• Preventative Maintenance Parts: Offerors should assume 233 preventative maintenance parts kits will be needed per year if a kit is provided.
• Folding Stock Functionality: The folding stock is intended solely for compact storage and transport; the rifle is not required to be functional while folded.

Key deadlines remain unchanged. Specific requirements regarding sample submissions, suppressor types, and OEM eligibility have been clarified. Bidders should ensure compliance with the stated requirements and deadlines.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for the United States Secret Service (USSS) to procure 5.56 AR-15 style rifles and accessories for training and operational use within the Special Operations Division. The contract is for non-personal services, meaning the government will not supervise the contractor's personnel.

• Procurement of new manufacture 5.56 AR-15 style rifles with semi-automatic firing capability and sound suppression, suitable for all environmental conditions.

• Weapons must be commercially available and operate consistently with the existing SR-16 Service Rifle (AR-15) family.

• Rebuilt, overhauled, remanufactured, or "seconds" weapons are not acceptable.

• The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five (5) year ordering period.

• Other Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components and federal agencies may place orders under this IDIQ with USSS approval and their own funding.

• General Warranty: Minimum five (5) years from delivery. Covers gross failure of barrel, receiver, or operating system due to defects. Includes all parts prescribed by the offeror's maintenance schedule. "Upgraded" parts must be provided if manufactured to fix defects (suppressors excluded).

• Warranty Returns and Shipping: Defective items shipped back to manufacturer; offeror responsible for all shipping charges (overnight/next day service required).

• Lower Receiver Warranty: Minimum 20,000 rounds.

• Barrel Service Life: Minimum 10,000 rounds.

• Quality Management System (QMS): Manufacturer must have a QMS to identify, measure, control, and improve manufacturing processes.

• Limited Technical Inspection (LTI): Contractor must notify USSS 30 days in advance of any changes to material, make-up, or specifications of the weapon. LTI verifies production samples meet solicitation requirements and exhibit comparable performance to solicitation testing.

• First Article Test (FAT): Post-award testing of 10 firearms and 7 magazines per firearm. FAT samples become property of USSS.

• Period of Performance: Five (5) year ordering period for the IDIQ contract.

• Delivery Orders: Must be issued within the IDIQ award and expiration dates.

• Delivery Timeline: 90 days after execution of each delivery order.

• Delivery Locations:

  • James J. Rowley Training Center, Laurel, MD (for general delivery).
  • Communications Center – RTC, Washington, DC (for non-freight items).
  • USSS RTC-WADS, Laurel, MD (for final delivery/freight).

• Eligibility: Only Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are eligible. Resellers, distributors, or third-party vendors are not considered. Contract manufacturing of components is permitted if OEM retains design authority and quality control.

• Testing: USSS will conduct testing, with the option to use an outside laboratory. Testing data may be released to DoD and other Federal Law Enforcement agencies upon official request.

• Armorer Training: Successful offeror must provide armorer training (no longer than 5 days) to at least five (5) designated armorers, on-site or at the offeror's facility, no later than 30 days prior to first delivery.

• Spare Parts & Tools: Offeror must supply an inventory of spare parts and all special tools required to service the weapon (sets of five), including chamber drawings and Rockwell Hardness specifications. Tools and spare parts must be delivered to USSS/RTC Armory no later than 30 days prior to first rifle delivery.

• Regulatory Compliance: Deliveries subject to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regulations and the National Firearms Act.

• Design Requirements: Specific details on finish, chambering, ammunition compatibility, handedness, dimensions, operating system, barrel life and quality, muzzle device interface, suppressor type, mode of fire, fire selector, trigger, charging handle, bolt hold-open device, magazine compatibility, pistol grip, and buttstock are detailed.

• Non-Disclosure: Serial numbers require prior written approval for release.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the procurement of various firearm components and related services. The acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 332994, with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

The solicitation details the procurement of the following items:

• 5.56 Rifle (Quantity: 4779)
• Suppressor (Quantity: 4779)
• Upper receiver (Quantity: 380)
• Barrell (Quantity: 81)
• Bolt assembly (Quantity: 80)
• Magazines (Quantity: 2)
• Preventative maintenance parts (Quantity: 233)

All items are for delivery FOB Destination to USSS HQ-HEADQRTRS, 950 H Street NW, Washington DC, US 20223.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but the delivery address is listed.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 06/29/2026 04:00

• Solicitation Number: 70US0926R70093580

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. These clauses and any addenda are attached.

• This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation is issued by the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service.

• Payment will be made via the Internet Payment Platform (IPP) at www.ipp.gov.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, "Attachment 1 - Contract Sections A-M," is part of a solicitation for "5.56 Rifle and Accessories." It outlines the structure and key components of the resulting contract, including the solicitation/contract form, supplies/services, description/specifications, packaging, marking, inspection, contract terms, deliveries, contract administration, and special requirements.

• The core requirement is for "5.56 Rifle and Accessories."

• Specific details regarding the Statement of Work (SOW) are referenced in Attachment 3.

• Packaging and marking instructions are provided, including delivery locations to the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD, and the Communications Center in Washington, DC.

• Deliveries are subject to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regulations and the National Firearms Act.

• The contract is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• The minimum dollar amount for the requirement is $10,000.00, and the maximum is $20,000,000.00.

• The ordering period is from the contract award effective date for 5 years.

• Decentralized ordering is allowed upon approval of the USSS Contracting Officer.

• This document primarily details contract sections rather than proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria, which would be found in other parts of the solicitation (e.g., Section L and M).

• Key deadlines are not specified within this attachment but would be in other solicitation documents.

• Various FAR clauses related to small business concerns, including set-asides and limitations on subcontracting, are incorporated by reference, suggesting potential set-aside opportunities.

• This attachment incorporates numerous FAR and HSAR clauses by reference, covering a wide range of contractual terms and conditions.

• It also includes specific clauses related to strikes, picketing, contracting officer representatives, and unauthorized use of the U.S. Secret Service name.

• The document references other attachments, including Attachment 3 (Statement of Work) and Attachment 4 (Pricing Table), which contain critical details for bidders.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a 5.56 Rifle and Accessories, intended to result in a single firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year ordering period. The United States Secret Service (USSS) seeks to award to the offeror providing the best value to the government, with the right to make no award if it is in the government's best interest. Task Orders will be placed against the established IDIQ.

The solicitation details extensive testing and evaluation criteria for the 5.56 rifles and accessories. Key evaluation factors include:

• Technical Volume Review: Compliance with SOW, trigger test, velocity, accuracy, drop test, safety inspection, armorer evaluation, end-user evaluations (ease of use, comfort, mission compatibility, live fire), and 10,000-round barrel life performance.

• Past Performance: Evaluation of relevant past performance within the last five years.

• Price: Submission of a pricing proposal.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price IDIQ.

• Period of Performance: 5-year ordering period.

• Award Basis: Best value tradeoff, where non-price factors are significantly more important than price. Technical evaluation is performed first, followed by past performance and then price.

• Questions Due: May 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.

• Proposals Due: June 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.

• Proposal Format: Specific requirements for cover page, technical approach (PDF), and pricing (Excel spreadsheet) are detailed, including page limitations and file naming conventions.

• Test Samples: Five (5) firearms and seven (7) magazines per firearm are required for submittal.

• Evaluation: Technical evaluation is pass/fail. Past performance is rated low/moderate/high/unknown. Price is evaluated for reasonableness, realism, and completeness.

No specific set-aside requirements are mentioned in this document. The award will be made to a responsible offeror.

• Offers must be held firm for 90 days.
• Late submissions will generally not be considered.
• The government may award without discussions, so initial offers should contain the best terms.
• Specific details on test procedures, sample grouping, and evaluation criteria for technical factors are provided throughout the document.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing table intended for bidders to fill out and submit as part of their proposal. It outlines the quantities and unit prices for various items over a five-year ordering period.

• Item Description: Lists specific items such as '5.56 Rifle', 'Supressor', 'Upper receiver', 'Barrel', 'Bolt assembly', 'magazines', and 'Preventative maintenance parts'.
• Ordering Years 1-5: For each item, columns are provided for Quantity (QTY), Unit Price, and Price for each of the five ordering years.
• Totals: Columns for the total price per item and overall totals are included.
• Contractor Name: A field is present for the contractor's name.

Bidders must use this table to enter their proposed pricing for each item and ordering year. The 'Unit Price' and 'Price' columns should be completed accurately. This table is crucial for the government's evaluation of cost proposals and will directly impact the overall contract value.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Department of Homeland Security, United States Secret Service, Program Directorate/Division, for procurement planning purposes. The government is seeking information on market capabilities for a contemplated effort to procure 5.56x45mm AR-15 style Duty Rifles. This RFI is not a request for proposals or quotes and does not commit the government to any future solicitation or award. Costs associated with responding are not reimbursable.

Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement addressing:

• Description of existing capability, machinery, proposed services/product solutions, and technical data.
• Physical location of facilities.
• Lead time/schedule information for delivery.
• Recent (within 5 years) and relevant experience.
• Identified challenges and risks associated with meeting requirements and proposed mitigation strategies.
• Reference specific contracts, teaming arrangements, or subcontracting details if applicable.

The contemplated effort is anticipated to be a firm fixed price contract with a base period and four option periods. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332994 - Small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories.

• Capability statements must not exceed three (3) total pages and use a minimum 12-point Times New Roman font.

• The government will review statements to determine if firms can satisfy requirements based on demonstrated understanding, capability, approach, qualification, and past experience.

• Submissions must include: Organization Name, Address, CAGE Code/EUI Number, Business Size (under NAICS 332994), Small Business Type(s) (if applicable), and primary point of contact information.

• Responses should be nonproprietary where possible, but proprietary information will be respected if marked.

• All responses must be submitted electronically via email no later than 4:00pm Eastern Time (ET) on December 5, 2025.

• Accepted file formats are MS Word/Excel compatible or Adobe Acrobat PDF.

• Contract Specialist: Theresa Williams (Theresa.Williams@usss.dhs.gov)

• Contracting Officer: Erik Syfert (Erik.Syfert@usss.dhs.gov)

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for a 5.56 x 45mm duty rifle for the United States Secret Service (USSS).

• The rifle must be new manufacture, semi-automatic, and equipped with sound suppression for all environmental conditions.

• It must exhibit a manual of operation consistent with the agency's existing SR16 AR style Service Rifles.

• The weapon shall be operable by a right-handed shooter without modification.

• Offerors must be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the serialized lower receiver; site inspection may be required.

• Finish: Dark subdued, rust/corrosion resistant finish, unaffected by common gun cleaning solvents.

• Chambering: Current SAAMI Specifications for 5.56 x 45mm, functioning with ammunition ranging from 55 to 77 grain, and frangible ammunition.

• Dimensions:

  • Height: Max 8 inches (without accessories or magazine)
  • Weight: Max 8 pounds (including suppressor, without accessories or magazine)
  • Overall Length: Max 29 inches (with stock folded, including suppressor)
  • Barrel Length: 12.25 - 14 inches (measured from closed bolt face to end of muzzle, excluding muzzle device)

• Operating System: Direct-impingement gas-operated or short-stroke gas piston system.

• Barrel: Minimum service life of 10,000 rounds, with service life defined by specific MOA and velocity decrease metrics. Barrel must be free of defects and have a chromium-plated or equivalent corrosion-resistant bore and chamber. Muzzle must have an appropriate attachment device for the suppressor; crush washers are not acceptable.

• Suppressor: Must be supplied with the HUXWRX FLOW 556K suppressor, mounted to manufacturer specifications.

• Mode of Fire: Semi-automatic.

• Fire Selector: Ambidextrous, single lever paddle, with two positions (Safe and Semi-automatic), rotating 90 degrees, and a perceptible spring detent load. SAFE position must prevent trigger release.

• Trigger: Non-adjustable, two-stage trigger, weighing 4.0 lbs minimum and 6.5 lbs maximum. Must have a smooth face, not be wider than the trigger guard, and not pinch the trigger finger while wearing gloves.

• Charging Handle: Situated in the upper receiver, non-reciprocating, operable with one hand, and ambidextrous with a latch release system.

• Bolt Hold-Open Device: Magazine activated, manually operable, and must hold the bolt open when the magazine is removed or when a full magazine is inserted until manually released.

• Magazine Well: Compatible with Magpul PMAG 30 AR/M4, 5.56x45 Magazines (NSN 1005-01-628-5106 and NSN 1005-01-615-5169). Magazine release must securely retain and allow free fall of the magazine when activated.

• Lower Receiver: Serialized and warrantied for a minimum of 20,000 rounds.

• Upper Receiver: Equipped with a Mil-Std-1913 Picatinny attachment rail.

• Forend/Handguard: Modular, free-floating, minimum 9.0 inches (6:00 o'clock position), with at least 8.0 inches of configurable rail (1913) mounting space at 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00 o'clock positions. Must accommodate M-Lok rail segments or have permanently attached rail segments. Must allow attachment of QD sling swivels. Upper rail must align with receiver rail.

• Pistol Grip: Securely attached, not interfering with selector lever. Must be MAGPUL MIAD GEN 1.1 Grip Kit – Type 1 #MAG520, Black.

• Buttstock: Must be MAGPUL CTR Carbine Stock #MAG310 with a folding stock adapter, Black.

• Sling Mount: Means to mount a sling at the rear of the receiver and handguard via quick-detach swivel. All mounting points shall be rotation limited (4-position).

Not specified in this document.

• Offerors must be the OEM of the lower receiver.
• Barrel service life and performance metrics are specified.
• Specific components (suppressor, pistol grip, buttstock) are mandated.
• Compatibility with specific magazine types is required.
• Notes specify minimum length for upper receiver and handguard combined (16.375 inches) and testing glove type.