RFQ For Duty Pistols for Mounted Patrol Inspectors
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking to procure standardized duty pistols for Mounted Patrol Inspectors supporting the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program, which has been combating cattle fever ticks since 1906 and is currently facing increased infestations that threaten the cattle industry through the transmission of bovine babesiosis. The pistols are intended to enhance the safety, readiness, and operational consistency of personnel conducting horseback patrols in remote and potentially hazardous areas along the Texas-Mexico border. This acquisition is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12 as a Request for Quotation with the solicitation number 12639526Q0217, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The requirement is set-aside exclusively for small business concerns under the North American Industry Classification System code 332994, with a size standard of 1,000 employees, making it a Total Small Business Set-Aside open to all responsible small business sources. The place of performance is in Laredo, Texas, with the contracting office located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Responses are due by July 28, 2026, and any questions or inquiries should be directed to Mario Garcia at the provided email and phone number. An amendment dated July 16, 2026, corrected the barrel specification for the pistol but introduced no other changes to the requirements.
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Laredo, TX, 78041, USASet-Aside
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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.
Amendment 001 - 07/16/2026 - Correct verbiage for barrel of pistol. Change is indicated by red text. No other changes.
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