Rifle Ammunition .308 and 5.56
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), on behalf of the J. Rowley Training Center, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Rifle Ammunition (.308 and 5.56). This RFI is for market research to explore establishing a new Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). Responses are due March 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope
The USSS seeks to gather market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing .308 and 5.56 caliber rifle ammunition for firearms training and duty. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. The primary NAICS code is 332992 (Ammunition, Through 30 Mm).
Potential Future Requirements
A potential future solicitation, if issued, may be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) award for a Base period and four (4) option years. Requirements could include furnishing small arms ammunition meeting ANSI and SAAMI standards, specific technical specifications for caliber, case, bullet, primer, velocity, accuracy, and chamber pressure, along with packaging and marking requirements. Manufacturers would need a Quality Management System (QMS) and provide a Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) synopsis. Evaluation for a future award would likely be a Best Value comparison, prioritizing technical criteria, then price, and past performance.
Submission Requirements for RFI
Interested parties must submit responses addressing:
- Capability Statement (Max 20 pages): Detail relevant experience in delivering large quantities of ammunition, proposed QMS, past performance examples, and innovative practices.
- Company Information: Include company name, SAM.gov UEI, contact details, business size, socioeconomic designations, and participation in DHS Strategic Sourcing vehicles.
Submissions must be electronic, formatted as 8"x11" pages with 1" margins, Times New Roman 12pt font, and 1.0-1.5 line spacing. The capability statement is limited to 20 pages, plus cover and up to 2 pages for company information. Emails with attachments > 5MB must be split. Hyperlinks are prohibited. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (RFI)
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: March 9, 2026
- Potential Future Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC), potentially Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) with a Base + 4 option years.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
None specified for this RFI. Failure to respond to this RFI will not preclude future participation in any potential solicitation.
Additional Notes
Responses may be reviewed by government technical experts and support contractors. The information gathered will be used to develop requirements for future acquisitions. The government will not pay for response preparation. Primary Contact: John Akin (john.akin@usss.dhs.gov, 816-983-5719). Secondary Contact: Erik Syfert (erik.syfert@usss.dhs.gov).