Sources Sought for Firing Range
ID: 70US0925ZMS01Type: Sources Sought
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS SECRET SERVICEU S SECRET SERVICEWASHINGTON, DC, 20223, USA

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Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120)
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    The Department of Homeland Security, through the United States Secret Service (USSS), is seeking information from vendors regarding the acquisition of a firearms range facility located within a 50-mile radius of its headquarters in Washington, D.C. The facility is intended for firearms certification and training for USSS personnel and must include specific features such as multiple shooting lanes, classrooms, and a two-floor shoot house, while also supporting various firearms calibers and adhering to safety regulations. This Request for Information (RFI) serves as a market research effort to assess industry capabilities and does not constitute a binding contract; responses are due by February 28, 2025. Interested parties can contact Matthew Sutton at matthew.sutton@usss.dhs.gov or by phone at 910-660-3492 for further details.

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    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's United States Secret Service (USSS) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from potential vendors regarding the leasing of an indoor shooting range facility within a 50-mile radius of its Washington, D.C. headquarters. The facility is crucial for conducting firearms certification and training two days per week, with a possibility of additional use. The requirements stipulate a facility equipped with a minimum of four ranges totaling 42 shooting lanes, classrooms, a simunitions-capable shoot house, and compliance with safety regulations. Responses must highlight the vendor's qualifications, facility details, and confirm availability while adhering to federal guidelines. The information collected will help assess market capabilities for a future fixed-price contract with one base year and nine option years. This RFI is purely informational, and the government will not reimburse any costs associated with the responses. Responses are due by March 14, 2025, directed to the designated Contract Specialist.
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the United States Secret Service (USSS), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the acquisition of a firearms range facility within a 50-mile radius of its headquarters in Washington, D.C. The goal is to conduct firearms certification and training for USSS personnel, with a potential contract for a base year and nine additional option years. Interested vendors must demonstrate relevant experience and provide detailed information about the facility, including the number of shooting lanes, available distances, and compliance with safety regulations. The facility must support various firearms calibers and include specific features, such as multiple classrooms and a two-floor shoot house. Responses to the RFI must be submitted by February 28, 2025. This process serves as a market research effort and does not represent a binding contract or financial obligation from the government. The information gathered will assist in determining the industry's capability to meet USSS requirements while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
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