M4 Rifle and Parts (5.56x45mm NATO)

SOL #: 70B06C26Q00000082Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Homeland Security
Us Customs And Border Protection
MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION
WASHINGTON, DC, 20229, United States

Place of Performance

Harpers Ferry, WV

NAICS

Small Arms (332994)

PSC

Guns, Through 30 Mm (1005)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 15, 2026
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Last Updated
May 21, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is soliciting proposals for an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for M4-Style AR platform rifles (5.56x45mm NATO), associated parts, and armorer training. This Total Small Business Set-Aside aims to augment, replace, and maintain CBP's current rifle inventory. Proposals are due June 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

  • Procurement of complete M4-Style AR platform rifles (5.56x45mm NATO) in various configurations.
  • Provision of all associated parts and accessories as individual contract line items.
  • Armorer training to achieve OEM Armorer Certification.
  • Administrative and logistical support, including customer service, shipping (FOB destination), and invoicing.
  • All parts and assemblies must be interchangeable with MILSPEC M4 Style AR platform rifles and compatible with Colt M4A1 components.
  • Compliance with Military Specifications (MILSPEC) for design, material, manufacturing, and performance.
  • Rigorous quality assurance, testing (accuracy, trigger weight, reliability/durability), and ISO 900X certification are required.
  • Vendors must maintain capacity to manufacture or acquire 1,000 complete rifles per month.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery orders.
  • Duration: Five (5) year ordering period from date of award.
  • Value: Minimum Guarantee: $10,000.00; Maximum Amount: $49,900,000.00.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
  • NAICS: 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1000 Employees.
  • Proposal Due: June 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
  • Questions Due: May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
  • Published: April 27, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Volume I (Technical Proposal - Phase I) and Volume III (Price Proposal - Phase II).
  • Evaluation will be based on best value to the Government, with technical factors significantly more important than price.
  • A multi-phase evaluation process includes Pass/DQ and scoring for technical and price proposals.

Amendment A00001 Notes

  • Amendment A00001, issued April 27, 2026, incorporates a revised Statement of Work (SOW) and updates RFP section III.10.
  • Crucially, this amendment eliminates the Frangible Ammunition Compatibility Testing requirements previously under Part D.
  • All other terms and conditions, including the response date and time, remain unchanged.

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