Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    FOREIGN WEAPONS, BODY ARMOR AND AMMO

    Sol. FWAMRSources SoughtSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)TAMPA, FL
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jan 16, 2026
    POSTED
    Dec 15, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    332994
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    1005
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking information for a potential contract involving the procurement of various commercial and foreign weapons, body armor, and ammunition. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside and requires specific licenses. Responses are for market research only and not proposals.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    FWAMR
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    December 15, 2025
    Response Deadline
    January 16, 2026
    NAICS Code
    332994AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    1005
    Issuing Office
    HQ USSOCOM
    Primary Contact
    Marvin Marcia
    City
    TAMPA
    State
    FL
    ZIP Code
    33621-5323
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

    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. 

    Key dates

    1. December 15, 2025Posted Date
    2. January 16, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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