9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine Rifle and Accessories
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 United States Secret Service (USSS) is soliciting proposals for 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) Rifles and Accessories. This is an unrestricted acquisition, intending to award a single-award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year ordering period. The award will be made on a Best Value Tradeoff basis, where non-price factors are significantly more important than price. Proposals are due by February 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of 9mm PCCs in both standard and compact/personal defense weapon (PDW) variants, along with associated accessories, spare parts, and training. The contract has a ceiling quantity of 1,000 firearms over the five-year period. Key deliverables include:
- Complete PCCs (standard and PDW) with suppressors.
- Upper receiver assemblies, handguard assemblies, bolt carrier group assemblies, trigger group assemblies, and lower receiver assemblies.
- Preventative maintenance parts and suppressors.
Firearms must be commercially available, new manufacture, and operate similarly to AR-15 family weapons. Deliveries will be made to the USSS/RTC facility in Washington, DC.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single-Award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price for items.
- Period of Performance: Five (5) year ordering period.
- Set-Aside: None (Unrestricted).
- Place of Performance (Delivery): USSS/RTC, Washington, DC.
Evaluation & Submission
Proposals will undergo a rigorous three-phase evaluation process:
- Phase I: Technical Volume Review, conformity with Statement of Work (SOW), trigger/velocity/accuracy tests, rifle drop test, safety inspection, and armorer's repair & maintenance evaluation.
- Phase II: End-User Evaluations (ease of use, comfort, mission compatibility) and Live Fire Assessment.
- Phase III: Reliability & Endurance (R&E) testing (10,000 rounds per firearm), including trigger, velocity, and accuracy testing at intervals.
Offerors must submit samples (5 PCC firearms, 5 PDW upper receivers, each with 10 magazines) for evaluation. Pricing proposals will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness but not rated. Questions are due by January 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Key Requirements & Clauses
Bidders must adhere to extensive FAR provisions and clauses, incorporated by reference and full text, covering certifications, prohibitions (e.g., telecommunications equipment, Kaspersky Lab), contractor responsibility, and labor standards. Specific USSS clauses regarding unauthorized use of the agency name and electronic payment submission are also included. Technical specifications include a minimum five-year warranty (10,000 rounds for lower receivers), a Quality Management System, ambidextrous controls, 9x19mm Luger chambering, threaded barrel for sound suppressor, and compatibility with specified GLOCK magazines.