Calexico Indoor Firing Range
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
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Calexico Indoor Firing Range. This presolicitation, under RFQ 70B03C26Q00000020, seeks a commercial facility within a 30-mile radius of the Calexico Port of Entry to accommodate firearms training and qualification. The contract will be a single award with a base period and four one-year option periods. The solicitation is Full and Open with no small business set-aside. The RFQ documents are anticipated to be issued on or about January 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, supervision, facilities, equipment, utilities, and personnel. The facility must be regulatory compliant, safe, and fully functional, offering exclusive use for CBP officers. Key requirements include:
- Location: Within a 30-mile radius of 1699 Carr Rd, Calexico, CA 92231.
- Range Capacity: Accommodate approximately eight CBP officers with a minimum of eight firing points.
- Range Features: Lighting controls, automatic target facing system (stationery, turning, moving), computer-controlled targeting system.
- Ammunition Compatibility: Support 9mm, .40 caliber, 12 gauge shotgun, and .223 rounds, including standard lead and frangible ammunition.
- Ancillary Facilities: A classroom (Mon-Fri, 6 AM - 2 PM) with TV, laptop compatibility, and Wi-Fi, plus secure temporary storage for CBP equipment.
- Performance Standards: Range open 6 AM - 2 PM, Mon-Fri; shooting from minimum 25 yards; dynamic shooter movements; 24-72 hour malfunction repair; OSHA-compliant ventilation with quarterly servicing; lead contamination control; compliant spent ammunition disposal; annual Airborne Lead Inspection Report.
- Special Requirements: Compliance with all laws, OSHA standards, separate restrooms, potable water, EMS access, indoor temperature control (65-75F in summer), no compressed air for cleaning, spent ammo container, three parking spaces, and quarterly CBP inspections without prior notice.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for a single award contract (RFQ 70B03C26Q00000020)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open (no small business set-aside)
- NAICS: 713990 (All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about January 23, 2026
- Published Date: January 7, 2026
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: March 15, 2026 – March 14, 2027
- Option Year 1: March 15, 2027 – March 14, 2028
- Option Year 2: March 15, 2028 – March 14, 2029
- Option Year 3: March 15, 2029 – March 14, 2030
- Option Year 4: March 15, 2030 – March 14, 2031
Additional Notes
Potential quoters must register at SAM.gov to receive notifications and changes. It is the responsibility of quoters to monitor the site for the solicitation package and any pertinent information. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for proposal preparation costs.