9mm Duty and Training Ammunition
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US SECRET SERVICE.U S SECRET SERVICE · Response deadline: Mon, 26 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Secret Service is soliciting offers for 9mm duty and training ammunition. This procurement falls under NAICS code 332992, which covers Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing. The agency needs both duty-grade and practice/training cartridges, a common dual-requirement structure in law enforcement firearms contracts that lets agencies maintain consistent ballistics between training and operational use. Specifications for duty ammunition typically cover full metal jacket or jacketed hollow point configurations, while training ammunition may be specified for lead-free or reduced-lead formulations depending on range requirements. see the solicitation
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Secret Service |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 70US0926R70093976 |
| NAICS | 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | October 26, 2026, 4:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Laurel, MD |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no set-aside program, meaning all responsible sources regardless of size may submit offers. The Secret Service is not restricting this to small businesses, 8(a) firms, HUBZone companies, or other socioeconomic categories.
To bid, your firm must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through award
- Have NAICS 332992 in your SAM profile (revenue-based size standard applies)
- Meet any security clearances or facility requirements the Secret Service may impose for ammunition handling
- Hold applicable Federal Firearms License (FFL) type 06 or 07 for manufacturing, plus relevant ATF permits for ammunition production and interstate distribution
How to put together a competitive bid
Ammunition manufacturing solicitations typically weigh several factors heavily:
Technical compliance: Ensure your product meets or exceeds all commercial and military specifications cited (likely SAAMI, NATO, or FBI protocols for duty ammunition). Duty rounds undergo gelatin block testing, barrier penetration protocols, and functional reliability verification. If your ammunition does not already carry documented testing results, factor third-party ballistics testing into your lead time and pricing.
Lot consistency and quality assurance: Government ammunition contracts demand tight velocity, pressure, and dimensional tolerances across production lots. Document your statistical process controls, lot sampling protocols, and any ISO 9001 or NATO AQAP quality registrations.
Past performance: The Secret Service will evaluate recent comparable contracts, particularly those with federal law enforcement or military customers. Prepare CPARS or past performance questionnaires from DHS, DoD, or other agencies.
Pricing structure: Break out costs clearly between duty and training ammunition, as these may be funded from different budget lines. Note any tiered pricing for volume or multi-year commitments, though see the solicitation for actual ordering mechanisms.
Delivery and logistics: The Laurel, Maryland location suggests potential integration with existing Secret Service armory or training infrastructure. Confirm your ability to deliver to government receiving facilities, including any hazardous materials shipping certifications.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 70US0926R70093976 to obtain the complete specification, evaluation criteria, and clause list
- Note the deadline: Offers are due October 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time—approximately 19 days from posting, leaving limited time for product testing or subcontractor arrangements
- Confirm SAM registration is active and includes NAICS 332992
- Prepare questions for any pre-bid clarification period; ammunition specifications often generate technical inquiries that affect pricing
View the official notice on SAM.gov →