M1 Garand Stocks and Hand Guards

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR Part 13 procedures. It is a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. The resulting contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

The requirement is for M1 Garand Stocks and M1 Garand Hand Guards (front and rear). Specific quantities are: 125 each for stocks, 125 each for front hand guards, and 125 each for rear hand guards.

Salient Characteristics for M1 Garand Stocks:

• Construction: Must be carved from a single, continuous piece of hardwood; multi-piece or laminated constructions are forbidden.
• Material: American Black Walnut or equivalent hardwood, delivered unfinished.
• Specifications and Fitment: Must conform precisely to original U.S. Military specifications for drop-in fit with all U.S. specification components without end-user modification.
• Durability: Must feature heavy-duty bracing with minimal relief cuts, including specific reinforcement.

Salient Characteristics for M1 Garand Hand Guards:

• Construction: Must be individually carved from a single, continuous piece of hardwood; multi-piece or laminated constructions are forbidden.
• Material: American Black Walnut or equivalent hardwood, delivered unfinished.
• Specifications and Fitment: Must conform precisely to original U.S. Military specifications for drop-in fit with the rifle's barrel, gas tube, and retaining hardware without end-user modification.

*Country of Origin (COO): Must be manufactured in the U.S.A. or compliant with DFARS clause 252.225-7036.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Delivery Date and Location: Offerors must specify the soonest possible delivery date. Delivery is to DODAAC M54900, Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, DC 20391, US.

• Questions Due: March 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Quotations Due: April 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Electronically to Jesse T. Wise, Regional Contracting Office, Quantico, VA 22134 (jesse.t.wise.mil@usmc.mil).

• Evaluation Basis: Best Value, based on PRICE AND OTHER FACTORS per FAR 13.106-1(a)(2). Comparative evaluations will be performed. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quotation is most advantageous and provides the greatest overall benefit (best value) to the Government. Awardees must have satisfactory past performance and quote a fair and reasonable price.

• 100% Set-Aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 423910.

• Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

• The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, and 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, apply.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are cited and applicable.

• The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR Part 13 procedures. It seeks offers for M1 Garand Stocks, M1 Garand Front Hand Guards, and M1 Garand Rear Hand Guards. The opportunity is a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business, with NAICS code 332994. The resulting action will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• M1 Garand Stocks: Must be carved from a single piece of hardwood (American Black Walnut or equivalent), delivered unfinished, and conform precisely to original U.S. Military specifications for dimensions and inletting, ensuring a drop-in fit. Requires heavy-duty bracing for durability.

• M1 Garand Hand Guards (Front & Rear): Must be individually carved from a single piece of hardwood (American Black Walnut or equivalent), delivered unfinished, and conform precisely to original U.S. Military specifications for dimensions and profiles, ensuring a drop-in fit with rifle components. Must have equivalent or greater durability, density, and heat resistance.

• Country of Origin: Must be manufactured in the U.S.A. or compliant with DFARS clause 252.225-7036.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Delivery Location: Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, DC 20391, US.

• Delivery Date: Offerors must specify the soonest possible delivery date.

• Submission: Submit quotations electronically to Jesse T. Wise at jesse.t.wise.mil@usmc.mil.

• Evaluation: Award will be made on a Best Value basis, considering PRICE AND OTHER FACTORS. All quotations will be reviewed for conformance. Conforming quotations will be sorted by price. A comparative evaluation will identify quotations that exceed minimum requirements. Past performance and a fair and reasonable price are required for award.

• Questions Due: March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM (Eastern Time).

• Quotations Due (Closing Date/Time): March 19, 2026, 9:00 AM (Eastern Time).

• 100% Set-Aside for Small Business.

• This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

• The provision at FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors-Commercial) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation-Commercial Items) apply.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are cited and incorporated by reference.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR Part 13 procedures. The opportunity is a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business, with NAICS code 332994. The resulting action will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• CLIN 0001: M1 Garand Stocks (150 Each)
  • Salient Characteristics: Unfinished raw walnut wood, heavy durable bracing, remanufactured to exact original specifications for proper fitment.
• CLIN 0002: M1 Garand Front Hand Guards (125 Each)
  • Salient Characteristics: Remanufactured to exact original specifications for proper fitment, unfinished raw walnut wood.
• CLIN 0003: M1 Garand Rear Hand Guards (125 Each)
  • Salient Characteristics: Remanufactured to exact original specifications for proper fitment, unfinished raw walnut wood.

Note: Country of Origin (COO) for supplies must be manufactured in the U.S.A. or compliant with DFARS clause 252.225-7036.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but offerors must specify the soonest possible delivery date.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Eastern Time).

• Questions Due: March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Eastern Time).

• Submission Method: Electronically to Jesse T. Wise (jesse.t.wise.mil@usmc.mil).

• Evaluation: Best Value award based on PRICE AND OTHER FACTORS. Quotations will be reviewed for conformance, sorted by price, and then a comparative evaluation will be performed to determine the most advantageous offer. The Government reserves the right to select other than the lowest-priced quotation. Past performance and fair & reasonable price will also be evaluated.

• This opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation number is M00264-26-Q-JW02.

• Delivery Location: Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, DC 20391.

• Applicable provisions include FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2. Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference.

• Quotes/Offers received after the closing date/time may be deemed ineligible.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using FAR Part 13 procedures. The opportunity is 100% set-aside for Small Business and will result in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• CLIN 0001: M1 Garand Stocks (125 units)
• CLIN 0002: M1 Garand Upper Hand Guards (125 units)

Salient Characteristics for M1 Garand Stocks:

• Unfinished raw wood (Walnut preferred for durability).
• Heavy durable bracing with reinforcement to prevent cracks.
• Remanufactured to exact original specifications for proper fitment of M1's barrel and gas tube.

Salient Characteristics for Upper Hand Guards:

• Remanufactured to exact original specifications for proper fitment of M1's barrel and gas tube.
• Unfinished raw wood (Walnut preferred for durability).

Country of Origin: Must be manufactured in the U.S.A. or compliant with DFARS clause 252.225-7036.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Delivery Date: Quoters must specify the soonest possible delivery date.

• Location: Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, DC.

• Submission: Electronically to Jesse T. Wise at jesse.t.wise.mil@usmc.mil.

• Evaluation: Best Value based on PRICE AND OTHER FACTORS. Comparative evaluation will be performed. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quotation is most advantageous and provides the greatest overall benefit (best value). Past performance and a fair and reasonable price are required for award.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Questions Due: 12 March 2026, 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)
  • Quotations Due: 16 March 2026, 9:00 AM (Eastern Time)

• This opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 332994.

• The solicitation number is M00264-26-Q-JW02.

• Applicable FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference.

• The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.