Foreign Weapons, Body Armor and Ammo
| Location: | Florida |
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| Posted: | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Due: | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | FWAMR |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Dec 15, 2025 10:49 am EST
- Original Response Date: Jan 16, 2026 05:00 pm EST
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Jan 31, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 1005 - GUNS, THROUGH 30MM
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NAICS Code:
- 332994 - Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
Tampa , FL 33618USA
SYNOPSIS: 12XX Foreign Weapons Contract
AGENCY: US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
TITLE: 12XX Foreign Weapons Contract
SYNOPSIS: The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) intends to issue a Request For Information (RFI) for Market Research and acquisition planning purposes to purchase various commercial weapons to include U.S. weapons, foreign weapons, body armor, accessories and ammunition based on the individual demands from multiple Contingency Operations (CONOPS). This will be a total small business set-aside. Potential offerors are required to possess a current Directorate Defense Trade Control Brokering License (K license). The Prime shall also hold Federal Firearms Licenses Type 11 Importer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices, or Armor Piercing Ammunition. The contractor shall also show performance in the past three years of their ability to support the type requirements identified in the Statement of Work. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; no submissions are requested at this time. The Government is not responsible for any cost incurred related to this notice.
This Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice is for Market Research and acquisition planning purposes. This is not solicitation for quotes/proposals. This is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be made as a result of this RFI. USSOCOM will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI. If you want to submit any materials pertaining to this Sources Sought Notice, please send an email to Marvin Marcia at marvin.marcia@socom.mil and Mr. John Manzano at john.g.manzano.ctr@socom.mil. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please direct all inquiries to me and Mr. Manzano. I will ensure responses are provided to all submissions and/or inquiries within a reasonable amount of time.
Attached is the SOW for further details.
- SOF AT & L-KR 7701 TAMPA POINT BOULEVARD
- TAMPA , FL 33621-5323
- USA
- Marvin Marcia
- marvin.marcia@socom.mil
- John G. Manzano
- john.g.manzano.ctr@socom.mil
- Phone Number 3159441178
- Dec 15, 2025 10:49 am ESTSources Sought (Original)
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