USMC Shooting Team Requirements
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 Department of the Navy / Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for potential sources to provide ammunition components and full-up rounds for the USMC Shooting Team. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 30, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI aims to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying specific types of ammunition components and full-up rounds. This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to procure. The required items include specific brand names or equivalent types of powder (e.g., Hodgdon H4350, Varget), match-grade primers, various projectiles (e.g., Berger 140gr Hybrid, Hornady 110gr A-Tip), and brass casings for calibers like 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5mm Creedmoor, and .223 Remington. Full-up rounds for .22 LR, 9mm, .40 caliber, .38 Super, .308 Win, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5mm Creedmoor, 5.56mm, and 12-gauge shotgun rounds are also sought. The place of performance is Quantico, VA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30 Mm)
- NAICS Code: 332992
- Published Date: February 19, 2026
- Questions Due: March 9, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. EST
- Responses Due: March 30, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. EST
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit responses via email to anthony.fennell@usmc.mil. Submissions should include Organization Name, Address, Point of Contact, DUNS & Cage Code, business size designation (large/small and applicable categories), and NAICS code (332992). A Capability Statement, demonstrating experience with similar products/efforts within the past five years, is required. An executive summary (max 5 pages) should accompany submissions, which are limited to 7 megabytes per email. Responses will be used for market research to determine potential small business participation and overall industry capability.
Additional Notes
The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred. All responses become Government property, and proprietary information must be clearly marked. Future solicitations, if issued, will be posted on Sam.gov.