Modular Optical Systems
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- HQ003426QE140
- Agency
-
Washington Headquarters Service
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1005 Guns, Through 30Mm
- Place of performance
- Alexandria, Virginia 22350, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
DOD Washington Headquarters Service seeks procurement of 420 Modular Optic Systems (MOS) red dot sights for compact and sub-compact handguns, with proposals due July 9 and a delivery deadline of August 1, 2026. This is a 100% set-aside for women-owned small businesses.
Place of performance is Alexandria, Virginia, with final delivery to the Defense Criminal Investigative Service at FLETC in Glynco, Georgia. The procurement comprises two line items: CLIN 0001 for 240 compact pistol-compatible systems and CLIN 0002 for 180 sub-compact pistol-compatible systems, both requiring direct mount capability with pre-cut slide compatibility.
CLIN 0001 requires a 3.5 MOA red dot with 650 nm wavelength, 15×15 mm clear aperture, Aimpoint Acro interface integration, CR2032 side-load battery with minimum 50,000-hour life, minimum 6 daylight brightness settings plus 4 night vision settings, anodized 7075-T6 aluminum construction, waterproofing to 35 meters, operating range −45°C to 71°C, and shock resistance to 20,000+ rounds of .40 S&W. Dimensions may not exceed 47×33×31 mm; weight may not exceed 61 grams.
CLIN 0002 specifies a 3.5 MOA red dot, CR2032 lithium battery with minimum 50,000-hour life, minimum 12 brightness settings plus 4 night vision settings, proprietary dovetail interface with co-witness capability to factory iron sights, 7075-T6 hardcoat anodized aluminum, submersibility to 25 meters, and durability to 40,000+ rounds of 9mm recoil. Weight may not exceed 48 grams.
Delivery is required within 30 days of contract award. NAICS code is 332994, Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing. Evaluation uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Inspection and acceptance occur at both contractor and destination locations. Contact is William Lewis at 703-409-8614.
Notice text
1.0 Description
The Government requires the procurement of Modular Optic Systems (MOS) for operational use. The requested items shall meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed herein. This requirement is intended to support compact and sub-compact pistol platforms with pre-cut slide compatibility.
Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quotation represents the best value to the Government.
2.0 Schedule of Supplies
CLIN 0001 Modular Optic System (MOS), Compact Pistol Compatible
CLIN 0002 Modular Optic System (MOS), Sub-Compact Pistol Compatible
3.0 Salient Characteristics
CLIN 0001 – Compact Pistol MOS
The offered product shall meet or exceed the following:
- Dot size: 3.5 MOA (red)
- Light wavelength: 650 nm
- Anti-reflex coating on all surfaces
- Multilayer objective lens coating
- Clear aperture: 15 × 15 mm
- Operationally parallax-free
- Magnification: 1×
- Unlimited eye relief
- Transmission: approximately 70% in 420–900 nm range
- Night vision compatible (minimum 4 settings)
- Minimum 6 daylight brightness settings
- Integrated Acro interface
- Dimensions not to exceed 47 × 33 × 31 mm
- Weight not to exceed 61 grams
- CR2032 side-load battery tray
- Battery life minimum 50,000 hours
- Waterproof/submersible to minimum 35 meters
- Operating temperature range –45°C to 71°C
- Shock resistant to minimum 20,000 rounds of .40 S&W
- Constructed of anodized 7075-T6 aluminum
- Direct mount capability to compact pistol with pre-cut slide
CLIN 0002 – Sub-Compact Pistol MOS
The offered product shall meet or exceed the following:
- Reticle: 3.5 MOA red dot
- CR2032 lithium battery
- Battery life minimum 50,000 hours
- Minimum 12 brightness settings
- Minimum 4 night vision settings
- Weight not to exceed 48 grams
- Clear aperture: 15 × 15 mm
- 7075-T6 aluminum housing
- Hardcoat anodized finish
- Submersible to minimum 25 meters
- Proprietary direct-mount dovetail interface
- Co-witness with factory iron sights
- Tested to withstand 40,000 rounds of 9mm recoil
- Tool-adjustable windage and elevation
- Side battery access without optic removal
- Direct mount capability to sub-compact pistol platform
5.0 Quote Submission Requirements
Vendors shall provide:
- Unit and extended pricing for each CLIN
- Manufacturer name and model number
- Product specifications demonstrating compliance
- Warranty information
- Cage Code and UEI
- Point of Contact
- Completed 30a, b, and c on the attached SF1449
Note: Brand name or equal products will be considered, provided all salient characteristics are met or exceeded.
The resultant award will be a firm fixed price contract with delivery 30 days following award
6.0 Government Contact
All responses and questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted to the Washington Headquarters Services Contracting Office, Attn: William Lewis, Contract Specialist; William.j.lewis352.civ@mail.mil and Michele Maxwell, Contracting Officer; Michele.y.maxwell.civ@mail.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A03 Spec Sheets - MOS-updated 5-19-2026.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| A23 HQ003426QE140 Modular Optical System.pdf |
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