Contract · Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

RFQ For Duty Pistols for Mounted Patrol Inspectors

Agency: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF / ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
Location: Laredo, TX
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 10 days (Jul 28, 2026)
Posted: Jul 14, 2026
Set-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS code: 332994

What this contract is for

This requirement supports the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program (CFTEP). Veterinary Services serves as the Nation’s veterinary authority, safeguarding animal health and supporting the safety and availability of animals, animal products, and veterinary biologics. CFTEP has worked to eradicate cattle fever ticks since 1906. Recently, infestations have increased significantly. These ticks transmit bovine babesiosis (cattle fever), a disease historically responsible for substantial economic losses within the U.S. cattle industry. To support Mounted Patrol Inspectors (MPIs) conducting horseback river patrols and operating in areas where threats to personnel may arise, USDA seeks to procure standardized duty pistols to improve safety, readiness, and operational consistency. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12639526Q0217 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Duty Pistols for Mounted Patrol Inspectors. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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