5.56 Rifle and Accessories

The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) is soliciting 5.56 x 45mm AR-15 style rifles and accessories under solicitation 70US0926R70093580. This procurement will establish a five-year, firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a $20,000,000 ceiling and a $10,000 minimum guarantee. Participation is restricted to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The scope includes rifles, suppressors, upper receivers, barrels, bolt assemblies, magazines, and maintenance parts, with primary performance in Laurel, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Evaluation occurs in three phases: technical volume reviews, physical testing (trigger pull, velocity, accuracy, and a 10,000-round endurance test), and end-user trials. The solicitation package includes the SF-1449, a Statement of Work (SOW), evaluation factors, a pricing template, and a Q&A document. Technical requirements specify HUXWRX FLOW 556K suppressors and Magpul furniture, alongside administrative protocols for First Article Testing (FAT) and electronic invoicing. The USSS is using a three-phase evaluation process for this rifle procurement, including technical reviews, physical testing for accuracy and velocity, and a 10,000-round endurance test. Five sample firearms and seven magazines are required for testing. A recent Q&A document clarified technical specs and submission rules. The USSS requires 5.56 x 45mm AR-15 style rifles and accessories for training and operations within the Special Operations Division. This is a single-award IDIQ with a five-year ordering period and a $20,000,000 ceiling.