Patrol Rifles for SAAN

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region is soliciting quotes for patrol rifles specifically for San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (SAAN) in Texas. The procurement includes 12 Colt M5 Carbine 5.56 11" Heavy Barrel Semi-Auto rifles, 12 Surefire Gen3 SOCOM 5.56 Cal Suppressors, and 12 Surefire Ported closed tine flash hiders. This is a brand name acquisition with NPS policy mandating the use of specific Colt Manufacturing rifles and Sure Fire suppressors as the only manufacturer-approved options. The solicitation requires offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a small business with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and comply with various federal acquisition regulations. Questions must be submitted by June 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET, with quotes due June 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET via email to Colin Read at colin_read@nps.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The acquisition is valued up to $50,000 and will be awarded as a firm fixed-price commercial contract with delivery scheduled for January 30, 2026. The rifles feature detailed specifications including 5.56 x 45mm NATO caliber, 11.5" heavy barrel, ambidextrous controls, Magpul CTR buttstock, and Troy folding sights, weighing 6.3 lbs each with 30-round PMAGs included. The anticipated award date is within 60 days of the closing date, with the procurement being processed through the Santa Fe Major Acquisition Buying Office. Performance will be for the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas, with the justification for brand name products limiting competition to only those sources that can provide the NPS-required Colt and Surefire equipment.