LA-atchafalaya NWR-17HMR firearms

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure six Savage Arms 93R17 FSS 17 HMR bolt action rifles with 21-inch stainless steel barrels for the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana. The solicitation (140FS325Q0019) is specifically targeted at small businesses within the Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing sector. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit past performance references for similar work completed within the last 5 years. The evaluation criteria will be equally weighted between technical capability, price, and past performance, with vendors required to provide comprehensive documentation including completed SF18 form, amendment acknowledgments, detailed rifle specifications, and pricing information. Key dates include a deadline for questions on December 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST and a proposal submission deadline of January 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 332994, with a period of performance from January 13, 2025 to February 14, 2025. While Savage Arms is noted as the preferred vendor, other manufacturers capable of meeting or exceeding the specified technical requirements are welcome to submit quotes. The rifles must meet precise specifications including a 17 HMR caliber, 5-round magazine capacity, 39.5" overall length, synthetic stock with matte black finish, and a total weight of approximately 5 lbs. The procurement is for the Region 4 Invasive Species Program, specifically for the Louisiana-based Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge. Vendors must provide detailed past experience references and be prepared to demonstrate their capability to fulfill the precise technical and operational requirements of this specialized firearms procurement.