Foreign Weapons, Body Armor and Ammo

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (H9240326RE001) is for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to establish one or more contracts for the Partnered Forces Operations to purchase various commercial weapons, ammunition, and personal protective equipment. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 332994 with a size standard of 1000.

• Acquisition of U.S. and foreign weapons, ammunition, and personal protective equipment.

• Delivery orders will be issued on a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) basis.

• Specific requirements for weapons, ammunition, and personal protective equipment will be detailed in Fair Opportunity Proposal Requests (FOPRs) for each delivery order.

• Offerors must provide a technical approach detailing storage, packaging, and delivery of items, a quality assurance plan, a timely delivery execution plan, and a management/relationship management plan.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Period of Performance: Ordering period is 60 months. Delivery orders are subject to contract terms and conditions.

• Estimated Value: The contract minimum amount is $2,000.00, and the maximum amount is $19,500,000,000.00 for the entire contract.

• Minimum order amount per delivery/task order is $2,000.00.

• Proposal Submission: All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Proposals must be submitted electronically. The response shall consist of three parts: Part I - Summary and Miscellaneous Data, Part II - Technical Proposal (max 25 pages), and Part III - Past Performance Volume (max 5 pages).

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the top seven (7) responsible Offerors whose offer is most advantageous to the Government. The evaluation will be based on a tradeoff best value source selection. Technical Evaluation is the most important factor, followed by Past Performance. Delivery terms may also be considered.

• Key Deadlines: Offer due date is May 25, 2026, at 05:00 PM local time.

• Set Aside: Small Business

• Specific licenses required include Directorate Defense Trade Control Brokering License (K license) and Federal Firearms Licenses Type 11.

• This is an all-electronic solicitation release. Hard copies will not be accepted.

• Offerors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Specific clauses related to security, safeguarding information, and telecommunications equipment are included.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (H9240326RE001) is for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the acquisition of various commercial weapons, foreign weapons, ammunition, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to support Partnered Forces Operations. The contract will be awarded to the top seven (7) responsible Offerors whose proposals are most advantageous to the Government.

• The IDIQ contract will cover weapons, ammunition, and personal protective equipment.

• Delivery Orders will be issued on a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) basis.

• Offerors must detail their technical approach for storage, packaging, and delivery, including plans for weapons, ammunition, and PPE.

• A Quality Assurance Plan is required, outlining methods for identifying, tracking, and analyzing discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions.

• A Timely Delivery Execution plan is required, detailing equipment, materials, and activities from order award to delivery.

• A Management Plan and Relationship Management Plan are required, outlining strategies for project execution and demonstrating relationships with manufacturers.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Period of Performance: 60 months ordering period.

• Minimum Contract Amount: $2,000.00

• Maximum Contract Amount: $19,500,000,000.00

• Minimum Order Amount: $2,000.00

• Maximum Order Amount: $19,500,000.00

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov.

• Proposals must consist of three parts: Summary and Miscellaneous Data, Technical Proposal, and Past Performance Information.

• Technical Evaluation is the most important factor.

• Award will be made on a best value tradeoff basis, considering technical evaluation and past performance.

• Offerors are encouraged to submit proposals for at least 80% of Fair Opportunity Proposal Requests (FOPRs).

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Offerors must hold specific licenses, including Directorate Defense Trade Control Brokering License (K license) and Federal Firearms Licenses Type 11.

• Offerors must provide Certificate of Conformity or Lot Acceptance Test documentation for foreign-made weapon or ammunition deliveries within the last three years.

• Offerors must submit at least three (3) Authorized Reseller Letters from foreign gun/ammunition manufacturers.

• Key deadlines: Offer due date is May 18, 2026, 05:00 PM local time.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 332994, Size Standard: 1000.

• This is an all-electronic solicitation release.

• Classified information will not be accepted.

• Offerors must comply with all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing specific data items required from the contractor. It outlines the format, content, and submission requirements for various reports and data.

• Data Item A001: Packaging Development Report

  • Requires a packing list for each shipping container, detailing contents, contractor name, CONOP number, contract/order number, serial numbers, and weight.
  • Special marking (red triangle) required for containers with weapons shipped to CONUS locations.
  • Deliverable format: Microsoft Word 2008 compatible or mutually agreed upon format, in English.
  • Submission: Electronic submissions to george.padilla@socom.mil.
  • Government review: within 30 days; Contractor revisions: within 2 weeks.

• Data Item A002: Ammunition Data Card

  • Requires ammunition lot numbers to record essential data on the history of ammunition lots or guided missiles.
  • References SOW Paragraphs 5.6 and 6.
  • Deliverable format: Microsoft Word 2008 compatible or mutually agreed upon format, in English.
  • Submission and review timelines are the same as for A001.

• Data Item A003: End Item Final Inspection Report / Test/Inspection Report

  • Requires a test/inspection report, certificate of conformance documenting results, findings, and analyses to evaluate compliance with system requirements.
  • References SOW Paragraph 8.
  • Deliverable format: Microsoft Word 2008 compatible or mutually agreed upon format, in English.
  • Submission and review timelines are the same as for A001.

This CDRL specifies the required reports and data deliverables for the contract. Bidders must understand these requirements to accurately estimate costs and plan for contract performance. The document details the specific information needed, the format, submission methods, and review timelines for each data item.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (H9240326RE001) is for a multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the acquisition of U.S. and foreign weapons, ammunition, and personal protective equipment. The purpose is to support Partnered Forces Operations for various contingency operations (CONOPS).

• Acquisition of weapons, ammunition, and personal protective equipment.

• Delivery orders will be issued on a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) basis.

• Specific requirements for each delivery order will be detailed in Fair Opportunity Proposal Requests (FOPRs).

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Period of Performance: 60 months for ordering.

• Estimated Value: Maximum contract value is $19,500,000,000. Minimum contract value is $2,000.00.

• Minimum order value per Delivery/Task Order is $2,000.00.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on a tradeoff best value source selection.

• Technical Evaluation is the most important factor.

• Past Performance will also be considered.

• Delivery terms may be a consideration.

• The Government intends to award to the top seven (7) most highly rated proposals.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• Offer Due Date: 18 May 2026, 05:00 PM Local Time.

• Solicitation is all-electronic and posted on www.SAM.gov.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 332994

• Size Standard: 1000 employees

• Attachments include Statement of Work (SOW), FOPR template, Delivery Order Template, and Past Performance Information.

• Security requirements are detailed, including safeguarding of covered contractor information systems and sensitive conventional arms, ammunition, and explosives.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 4, "Past Performance Information," which requires offerors to provide detailed information about their past performance on previous contracts. This information is crucial for the government to evaluate an offeror's ability to successfully perform the current acquisition.

• Offeror Information: Name, CAGE Code, DUNS Number.
• Contract Details: Program Title, Contracting Agency, Contract Number, Contract Type, Period of Performance, Original and Current Contract Value.
• Description of Effort: Details on whether the effort was development, production, or service, and its relevance to the current acquisition.
• Schedule and Changes: Original and current schedule, estimate at completion, number of changes, and reasons for changes.
• Customer Points of Contact: Information for Program Manager/Site Manager, Contracting Officer, and Administrative Contracting Officer.
• Technical/Unique Areas: Description of unique aspects of the contract/program.
• Sub-factor Application: How experience applies to technical sub-factors in Section M.
• Key Personnel: Identification of key individuals and their roles.
• Small Business Concerns: Compliance with FAR 52.219-8.
• Subcontracting Plan: Information on whether a plan was required and performance against goals.
• Effort Breakdown: Description of the nature and percentage of work performed by the reporting entity (prime, subcontractor, or division).

Bidders must complete this form accurately and thoroughly for each relevant past performance contract. The information provided will be used by the government to assess the offeror's past performance, a key evaluation factor. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may negatively impact the evaluation of the proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a sample Delivery Order Template (DO 0000) used for procurement. It outlines specific items, quantities, and associated pricing information for potential delivery orders.

• Item Description: Lists various items including rifles, machine guns, ammunition, mortar rounds, and ballistic plates.
• Quantity: Field to specify the number of units for each item.
• Country of Manufacturer Restrictions: Explicitly states that items and/or components shall not be from Belarus, China, or Russia.
• Delivery Schedule: Field to indicate the number of days for delivery.
• EUC Required: Checkbox for whether an End-Use Certificate is required.
• Weapon Unit Price / Total Price: Fields for entering pricing information.
• Delivery Addresses: Provides specific addresses and DODAACs for delivery of ammunition and weapons/body armor/helmets, along with Point of Contact (POC) information.

This template provides potential bidders with a clear understanding of the types of items that may be procured under a delivery order. It also highlights critical restrictions (country of origin) and provides necessary details for delivery and contact, which are essential for preparing accurate proposals and understanding logistical requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) from the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to issue a delivery order under a MAC IDIQ contract. The procurement is for "12XX Weapons, Ammunition and Personal Protective Equipment."

• The core requirement is for weapons, accessories, and/or ammunition as detailed in the attached "ATTACHMENT 1 - 12XX Weapons and Ammunition, Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) DO 0001".

• Proposals must detail the offeror's proposed delivery execution plan.

• Proposals must include the offeror's proposed equipment list (with part numbers).

• End User Certificate Requirements (if any) must be included.

• Materials, order, and duration of activities must be detailed.

• This is a delivery order under an existing MAC IDIQ contract.

• The specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated value for this delivery order are not explicitly stated in this FOPR, but it references a "threshold for off ramping MAC IDIQ contractors."

• Proposals will be evaluated for fair and reasonable price.

• The Government may "trade off" a technically acceptable lower-priced proposal for a technically acceptable higher-priced proposal to mitigate risk related to quality, cost, and delivery schedule.

• Proposals are due by Close of Business (COB) on an unspecified date in 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to Marvin Marcia (marvin.marcia@socom.mil) and John Manzano (john.g.manzano.ctr@socom.mil).

• Late proposals will be considered "unacceptable."

• This FOPR is issued under a MAC IDIQ contract. Specific set-aside information is not provided in this document.

• Vendors may ask questions or request clarifications by COB on an unspecified date in 2026.

• Questions should be directed to Marvin Marcia or John Manzano.

• Attachment 1 is a sample schedule for the required equipment.

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

This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the requirements for the acquisition of U.S. Weapons, Foreign Weapons, Weapon Accessories, Non-Standard Ammunition, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

• The SOW covers program management, logistics support, item descriptions, deliveries, testing, and packaging requirements.

• It includes the procurement of various commercial and U.S./foreign weapons, weapon accessories, ammunition, and ballistic body armor plates and helmets.

• Specific item categories include:

  • U.S. Weapons (e.g., M4, M18, M249, Glock, Remington 700)
  • Foreign Weapons (e.g., AK Variant, DShK, Makarov)
  • Accessories (e.g., Magazines, Cleaning Kits, Holographic Sights)
  • Standard and Foreign Ammunition (e.g., 5.45x39mm, 7.62x54R, 40mm RPG)
  • Ballistic Plates for Body Armor (various levels and types)
  • Ballistic Helmets (various types and levels)
  • Ballistic Helmet Accessories

• Weapons must safely function with their designed cartridges, without causing damage.

• Weapons must be free of defects, corrosion, and other damage.

• Ammunition must be packaged according to UN equivalent standards and show no signs of damage or corrosion.

• Ballistic plates and helmets are subject to extensive testing, including resistance to specific ammunition, backface signature, environmental conditioning, non-destructive testing, weight/thickness, and multi-hit capabilities.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated in this document, but it outlines requirements for delivery and contract deliverables.

• Delivery addresses will be stated in individual RFPs and Delivery Orders (DOs).

• The prime contractor must hold a Directorate Defense Trade Controls Brokering license and a Federal Firearms License Type 11.

• The government reserves the right to add additional items to the tables.

• Specific definitions are provided for terms like "New Production," "New Stock," "Stock," "Refurbished," "Substitution," and "Unused."

• Packaging must comply with country-specific, international, and U.S. regulations.

• Specific documentation, including packing lists and inspection/test reports, is required (CDRLs A001, A002, A003).