Foreign Weapons, Body Armor and Ammo
ID: FWAMRType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)HQ USSOCOMTAMPA, FL, 33621-5323, USA

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

PSC

GUNS, THROUGH 30MM (1005)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/529ddcde3c1a40d6b07dbfb446532317/view
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    Description

    The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking qualified small businesses to provide various commercial weapons, including U.S. and foreign weapons, body armor, accessories, and ammunition for multiple Contingency Operations (CONOPS). The procurement requires potential offerors to possess a current Directorate Defense Trade Control Brokering License and a Federal Firearms License Type 11, along with demonstrated performance in supporting the specified requirements over the past three years. This initiative is crucial for enhancing operational capabilities and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of special operations forces. Interested parties should direct inquiries and submissions to Marvin Marcia at marvin.marcia@socom.mil or John G. Manzano at john.g.manzano.ctr@socom.mil, as this notice serves as a Sources Sought for market research and acquisition planning, with no proposals being requested at this time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marvin Marcia
    marvin.marcia@socom.mil
    John G. Manzano
    (315) 944-1178
    john.g.manzano.ctr@socom.mil
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    Foreign Weapons and Ammo SOW.pdf
    The Statement of Work outlines requirements for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to acquire U.S. and foreign weapons, weapon accessories, and non-standard ammunition. The contract includes program management, logistics, item descriptions, deliveries, testing, and packaging. The prime contractor must hold a Directorate Defense Trade Controls Brokering license and a Federal Firearms License Type 11. The document specifies various weapons, ammunition types, ballistic plates, and helmets, along with detailed testing, storage, and inspection protocols. Requirements for packaging, delivery, and contract deliverables, including specific documentation like DD250 and Item Information and Certification Statement, are also defined. The government reserves the right to add items and conduct extensive testing to ensure safety and functionality.
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