RFQ For Duty Pistols for Mounted Patrol Inspectors
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12639526Q0217
- Agency
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Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture
- 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
- Laredo, Texas 78041, United States
- Points of contact
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- Mario Garcia mario.garcia2@usda.gov (919) 257-7535
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks 100 duty pistols for Mounted Patrol Inspectors in the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program, with quotations due July 28. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside; only small business concerns (1,000 employee size standard) are eligible.
Place of performance is Laredo, Texas. The pistols must be chambered in 9x19mm Luger with striker-fired mechanisms, approximately 4.5-inch barrels, and optic-ready slides with factory-machined interfaces for reflex sights. Each unit includes a full-size polymer frame with flared magazine well, high-visibility iron sights suitable for low-light conditions, three magazines with minimum 17-round capacity, and one factory-sealed hard case. All firearms must be manufactured in the United States and qualify as domestic end products per FAR 25.003 and FAR 25.101, complying with Buy American Act requirements.
Contractors must hold a valid Federal Firearms License under 27 CFR 478.41(a), maintain active SAM registration, and provide debarment certification. Law Enforcement Distributor authorization is required where applicable. Delivery is required within 45 days after award, F.O.B. destination, directly to the CFTEP receiving facility in Laredo. The contractor must provide an electronic serialization log at least 24 hours prior to delivery.
Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance. The NAICS code is 332994, Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing. Questions are due July 21 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days from offer receipt. Amendment 001, posted July 16, corrected barrel verbiage specifications with no other changes.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This requirement supports the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program (CFTEP). Veterinary Services serves as the Nation’s veterinary authority, safeguarding animal health and supporting the safety and availability of animals, animal products, and veterinary biologics.
CFTEP has worked to eradicate cattle fever ticks since 1906. Recently, infestations have increased significantly. These ticks transmit bovine babesiosis (cattle fever), a disease historically responsible for substantial economic losses within the U.S. cattle industry.
To support Mounted Patrol Inspectors (MPIs) conducting horseback river patrols and operating in areas where threats to personnel may arise, USDA seeks to procure standardized duty pistols to improve safety, readiness, and operational consistency.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12639526Q0217 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Duty Pistols for Mounted Patrol Inspectors.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Amendment 001 - 07/16/2026 - Correct verbiage for barrel of pistol. Change is indicated by red text. No other changes.
Update #1 ·
This requirement supports the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program (CFTEP). Veterinary Services serves as the Nation’s veterinary authority, safeguarding animal health and supporting the safety and availability of animals, animal products, and veterinary biologics.
CFTEP has worked to eradicate cattle fever ticks since 1906. Recently, infestations have increased significantly. These ticks transmit bovine babesiosis (cattle fever), a disease historically responsible for substantial economic losses within the U.S. cattle industry.
To support Mounted Patrol Inspectors (MPIs) conducting horseback river patrols and operating in areas where threats to personnel may arise, USDA seeks to procure standardized duty pistols to improve safety, readiness, and operational consistency.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12639526Q0217 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Duty Pistols for Mounted Patrol Inspectors.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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