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This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for the procurement of shotguns, accessories, and training. The USCG intends to establish an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a base period of 12 months plus four 12-month option periods. All shotguns and accessories must be commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) products manufactured in the United States. The RFI outlines detailed technical requirements for five distinct shotgun variants, including specifications for barrel length, weight, operating system, controls, materials, and finishes. Optional items such as armorer training, magazines, maintenance kits, suppressors, muzzle extensions, optics, and spare parts will also be offered. Delivery for USCG orders will be to the USCG Small Arms Repair Facility in Crane, IN, with shipping terms FOB destination. The contractor is responsible for quality assurance, including factory testing, and must provide a standard commercial warranty. Responses to this RFI are due by June 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST and should be emailed to ***@***. *. *, cc'ing ***@***. *. * proprietary information should be submitted.
The RFI responses are due by June 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. The contract will have a 12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods from the time of award.
The contractor must provide the government with the standard commercial warranty offered to the general public or law enforcement sector, covering defects, structural degradation, leaks, and other failures under anticipated operating conditions. These written warranty terms must be provided at delivery.
The RFI requests information on what information and/or resources would typically be needed from the government to perform this effort. Companies should also provide their organization name, address, website, point of contact details, and unique entity identifier.
There is no mention of a site visit requirement in the RFI.
There is no mention of a sample submission requirement in the RFI.
The RFI requests Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing, but no specific estimated total value is provided.