Description
The USDA APHIS Wildlife Services National Feral Swine Program is seeking a small‑business vendor to supply a total of eighteen (18) semi‑automatic long rifles (nine .223/5.56 NATO and nine .308) for use in feral‑swine population control and potential emergency response to foreign animal disease outbreaks. All rifles must meet the technical specifications listed in Section 4.0, be delivered with warranty and operator documentation, and comply with National Firearms Act (NFA) requirements for short‑barreled rifles. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside RFQ, with questions due September 15 2026 and bid submission due September 18 2026. Delivery is expected within 45 days of award, subject to ATF processing timelines.
• Quantity: 9 × .223/5.56 NATO semi‑automatic rifles; 9 × .308 semi‑automatic rifles
• Must be short‑barreled (≈11.5‑12 in barrel) with collapsible/adjustable stock (NFA‑regulated)
• Uniform make/model required within each CLIN, but any compliant manufacturer may be proposed
• No magazines required; warranty and operator documentation are mandatory
• Small‑business set‑aside; NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing)
• Delivery flexibility due to ATF Form 3/5 processing; 45‑day target after award
• Questions closed 9/15/2026; bid deadline 9/18/2026 (Eastern Time)