5.56 AR Rifle and Accessories - RFI.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

*PROGRAM DIRECTORATE/DIVISION*

This notice constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.201 for the purpose of determining the capability of sources in the marketplace for a contemplated effort for 5.56x45mm AR-15 style Duty Rifle. This RFI is for procurement planning purposes Only for eventual award and shall not be construed as a request for proposals/quotes, solicitation, or commitment on the part of the Government to issue any future solicitation or award. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submission of materials in response to this request.

The contemplated effort would be a firm fixed price with a base period and four (4) option periods. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 332994 - Small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories.

All interested parties shall submit a capability statement addressing the following (see draft statement of work (SOW)):

1. Provide a description of existing capability, to include description of machinery, preferably with photos, to perform the requirements. The capability statement should include an overall description of the proposed services and/or any product solution(s) and provide technical data and a demonstrated ability for those areas identified.

2. Provide the physical location of the facility(s).

3. Provide lead time/schedule information for delivery of services and/or product(s).

4. Demonstrate/describe recent (within the last 5 years) and relevant experience.

5. Identify challenges and risks associated with meeting the requirements of the Summary

Scope of Work and how the organization would minimize those risks.

If demonstrating any of the aforementioned requires reference to specific contracts, indicate those contract numbers respective to each capability example described, to include a point of contact for each referenced contract. Should there be teaming or subcontracting arrangements referenced, identification of specific contract numbers will be required for those arrangements as well. If the demonstrated services were performed for a private vendor, please also provide for such requirements a verifying reference.

All interested parties are invited to submit a capabilities statement, which shall not exceed three

(3) total pages and no smaller than 12-point Times New Roman font. The Government will review the capability statement to determine if the interested firm is capable of satisfying the requirements based on its demonstrated understanding, capability, approach, qualification, and past experience in each of the areas included in the Draft Performance Work Statement.

In furnishing the requested information, please include the following as part of the submission:

1. Name of the Organization

2. Address of the Organization

3. CAGE Code and EUI Number for the Organization

4. Business Size (i.e. large or small business) under NAICS Code 332994 - Small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories

5. If a Small Business, indicate Small Business Type(s) (e.g., Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) Certified, HUBZone Certified, Veteran Owned Small Business, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)

6. Telephone/Fax Number, Address, and Email address for the primary point of contact for Capabilities Statement

As much as possible, it is preferred that capability statements be nonproprietary. However, capability statements with company-sensitive data and concepts will be accepted, and the Government will respect restricted data markings. Responders are expected to appropriately mark their submissions that contain proprietary information; receipt of classified materials is not anticipated.

All responses shall be submitted electronically, via email, no later than 4:00pm Eastern Time (ET) on December 5, 2025, to the points of contacts listed below. Only attach MS Word/Excel compatible files or Adobe Acrobat PDF files in electronic correspondence.

Points of Contact

Contract Specialist: Theresa Williams, Theresa.Williams@usss.dhs.gov

Contracting Officer: Erik Syfert, Erik.Syfert@usss.dhs.gov