The U.S. Department of Homeland Security needs a small business to manufacture 9mm and 5.56 blanks for the Secret Service.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Secret Service needs a new contract for 9mm and 5.56 blanks, marking and non-marking ammunition for firearms training and duty.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The notice doesn't say.
- How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid? Proposals are due on July 20, 2026, and must be submitted through SAM.gov.
This is a routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit (if any).
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required experience.
Primary point of contact
Name
John Akin
Email
john.akin@usss.dhs.gov
Phone
(407) 212-0577