Semi-Automatic Rifles for Feral Swine Program

This federal Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number 12639526Q0300, is issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS). The objective is to procure semi-automatic long rifles to support the National Feral Swine Program (NFSP) in managing damage caused by feral swine and assisting in potential emergency responses to foreign animal diseases. The solicitation seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for eighteen (18) rifles, split evenly between two clinical line items (CLINs): - CLIN 0001: Nine (9) .223 Remington / 5.56×45mm NATO semi-automatic long rifles. - CLIN 0002: Nine (9) .308 Winchester / 7.62×51mm NATO semi-automatic long rifles. All firearms must be manufactured in the United States, complying with the Buy American Act, and meet specific technical performance characteristics including durable aluminum alloy receivers, adjustable gas systems, and corrosion-resistant finishes. To qualify, offerors must hold an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, possess a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL), and be an authorized Law Enforcement Distributor where applicable. Under federal regulations, firearms will be shipped directly to Wildlife Services in Boise, Idaho, with delivery required within 45 days of contract award. The procurement is a total small business set-aside. Evaluation for the single award will be based on technical approach, price, and past performance. Questions must be submitted via email by September 15, 2026, and the solicitation closes on September 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

This Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number 12639526Q0300, is issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services (WS). The agency seeks to procure semi-automatic long rifles to support the National Feral Swine Program (NFSP) in its damage management and potential emergency disease response activities. The requirement is a total small business set-aside for a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The contractor must deliver nine .223/5.56 NATO caliber and nine .308 Winchester caliber semi-automatic long rifles. Specific technical requirements include a long-stroke piston system, ambidextrous receiver, sub-MOA guaranteed barrel, adjustable gas block, and a collapsible stock. All products must comply with the Buy American Act and be manufactured in the United States. To qualify, offerors must hold an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, have a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL), and be an authorized Law Enforcement Distributor where applicable. Under federal regulations, the firearms will be shipped directly to Wildlife Services in Boise, Idaho, bypassing standard ATF Form 4473 and NICS background check requirements, though secure transport with signature upon delivery and a pre-delivery serialization log are required. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical approach, price, and past performance, with award going to the highest technically rated offeror representing the best value. Questions are due by September 11, 2026, and the solicitation closes on September 16, 2026. Delivery is required within 45 days of contract award.