John Akin

National Recruitment Advertising Campaign Services (NRAC)

The U.S. Secret Service, under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting proposals for the National Recruitment Advertising Campaign Services under a single-award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year base period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, and a possible performance extension through July 31, 2031. This contract, identified by solicitation number 70US0926R70093666 Amendment 2, is a total small business set-aside in accordance with FAR 19.5, requiring offerors to self-certify as small businesses via SAM.gov and provide valid UEI and CAGE codes for their entity and immediate owners. The solicitation mandates compliance with a firm-fixed-price structure and requires all personnel to be U.S. citizens eligible for U.S. Secret Service suitability clearance, with access to controlled facilities and systems contingent on passing a DHS Public Trust background review and completing CUI protection training. Services include recruitment support, training delivery, and program management primarily conducted at the contractor’s facility, with intermittent work at government locations in Washington, D.C., and Laurel, Maryland. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email by 4:00 PM EDT on May 8, 2026, in three clearly delineated volumes: Technical Capability (no more than 12 single-sided Word pages), Past Performance (no more than 6 single-sided Word pages), and Price (an unlocked Excel file containing labor category unit prices, Quality Control Plan, post-award conference details, and sample task order pricing). The government will conduct a best-value tradeoff evaluation, weighting Technical Capability and Past Performance as equal and collectively more important than Price, with awards not based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Evaluation of technical merit relies on confidence ratings for understanding and performance risk, while past performance is assessed using a risk rating scale. Contract administration is managed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with payment requests required to be submitted electronically via ACH, and no physical shipping or packaging standards are prescribed. Special requirements include strict flow-down of security clauses to all subcontractors, unlimited government ownership of deliverables with no rights granted to the contractor without written approval, immediate reporting of security incidents, and CO approval requirements prior to any change in key personnel. Contract performance is governed by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with a cap of three allowable deficiencies per year, and

Department Of Homeland SecurityLaurel, MD, 20708, USA$1K–$90M est.

NAICS

541810

Advertising Agencies

PSC

R701

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted Oct 22, 2026

SBA70US0926R70093666

Closed

Awarded

5.56 and .308 Rifle Ammunition

The U.S. Secret Service, under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a competitive firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for the procurement of 5.56 and .308 rifle ammunition. This award notice, identified by solicitation number 70US0926D70092120, was posted on September 22, 2026. The contract is managed by the office located in Washington, D.C., with the designated place of performance situated in Titusville, Florida. Primary coordination for this requirement is handled by John Akin and Contracting Officer Erik Syfert.

Department Of Homeland SecurityTitusville, FL, 32780, USA

NAICS

332992

Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing

70US0926D70092120

Awarded

Awarded1

National Recruitment Advertising Campaign

The National Recruitment Advertising Campaign is a non-personal services contract awarded to NCN Technology, Inc. to support the U.S. Secret Service in its national, regional, and local recruiting efforts. The contractor is responsible for the planning, design, production, execution, and evaluation of advertising across a wide array of media formats, including television, radio, digital platforms, print, and outdoor promotional materials. This effort is managed by the Department of Homeland Security and performed in Reston, Virginia. This specific action is a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price bridge contract with a total estimated value of 20,387,750.00 dollars. The contract covers a twelve-month period from August 6, 2026, to August 5, 2027, and was established to ensure the continuity of essential recruitment services and avoid mission failure following multiple protests to a previous award.

Department Of Homeland SecurityReston, VA, 20191, USA$20.4M est.

NAICS

541810

Advertising Agencies

PSC

R701

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

70US0926C70094958

Awarded

Awarded

National Recruitment Advertising Campaign (NRAC)

The National Recruitment Advertising Campaign (NRAC) contract is a non-personal services agreement awarding comprehensive advertising and marketing services to support the U.S. Secret Service’s national, regional, and local recruiting initiatives. The contractor will be responsible for planning, designing, producing, executing, evaluating, and measuring the effectiveness of all advertising efforts tied to the campaign, ensuring alignment with strategic recruitment goals across all levels of the organization. The work will be performed primarily in Washington, District of Columbia, with the contract falling under NAICS code 541810 for advertising services and is designated as a total small business set-aside under the Small Business Administration, reserving the opportunity exclusively for qualified small businesses. The contract was awarded under solicitation number 70US0926D70092088, posted on July 22, 2026, by the U.S. Secret Service, a component of the Department of Homeland Security. Primary point of contact for the contract is John Akin, reachable via email and phone, with Erik Syfert serving as the secondary contact. All official communication and documentation can be accessed through the SAM.gov portal, and the physical performance location is centered in Washington, DC, with a ZIP code of 20223. The contract structure emphasizes outcomes-driven advertising performance and requires the contractor to deliver measurable results that directly contribute to enhancing recruitment visibility and effectiveness for the Secret Service.

Department Of Homeland SecurityWashington, DC, 20223, USA

NAICS

541810

Advertising Agencies

SBA

Awarded

Federal13

5.56 and .308 Rifle Ammunition IDIQ Contract

The U.S. Secret Service, under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for 5.56 mm NATO and .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO match ammunition to support firearms training and duty operations at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland. The contract, issued as a solicitation under number 70US0926R70093724, is set aside 100% for small businesses, including HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and carries a minimum value of $10,000 and a ceiling of $10.5 million. The base performance period runs from September 15, 2026, through September 14, 2031, with deliveries required within 90 days of order receipt and no deliveries permitted after January 1, 2032. All ammunition must meet ANSI and SAAMI industry standards, be no older than one year from manufacture, produced with virgin brass casing and newly manufactured propellants and primers within a 12-month window, and undergo 100% hand inspection prior to packaging. Packaging requirements mandate specific configurations—1,000 rounds per case for 5.56 NATO (in 20-round boxes with 10-round stripper clips) and 200 rounds per case for .308 Winchester (in 20-round boxes)—and must be marked per Federal Standard 123 with nomenclature, lot number, manufacturer's name, contract number, delivery order number, and the restrictive statement “Government Use Only. Not for Resale.” All shipments require an accompanying packing list and must be delivered FOB destination to either the training center in Laurel, Maryland, or the Washington, DC, communications center. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 4:00 p.m. EST on July 7, 2026, to two designated points of contact and structured in three volumes: Technical (PDF), Past Performance (PDF), and Price (Microsoft Excel using the official pricing table, unlocked with formulas intact). Each proposal must include detailed manufacturer information, a quality assurance synopsis or ISO certification, a certificate of conformance, warranty documentation, company profile, manufacturing capabilities, and past performance references with customer contacts and contract details. Evaluation is based on a best-value tradeoff

Department Of Homeland SecurityLaurel, MD, 20708, USA$10K–$10.5M est.

NAICS

332992

Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing

PSC

1305

Ammunition and Explosives

Posted Jun 24, 2026

SBA70US0926R70093724

Closed

Federal6

9mm and 5.56 Blanks, Marking and Non-Marking ammunition

The U.S. Secret Service, under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking to establish a new indefinite quantity contract for 9mm and 5.56mm training ammunition at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, to support firearms training and operational readiness. The solicitation, identified as 70US0926R70093723, is a combined solicitation and total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 332992, reserved exclusively for small businesses. The contract will encompass a base period and four optional years, delivering a range of specialized ammunition including 9mm and 5.56mm blanks, marking rounds in various colors, non-marking rounds, and loud blanks—all compatible with UTM systems. Each item is specified with exact packaging configurations, such as 1,000 rounds per case for 9mm variants and 900 rounds per case for 5.56mm variants. All ammunition must be newly manufactured with propellants and primers no older than 12 months, with the total product age not exceeding two years from manufacture. Shell cases must be virgin brass or superior quality; reloaded or used cases are strictly prohibited. Compliance with ANSI and SAAMI industry performance standards is mandatory, and chamber pressures must adhere to SAAMI specifications. Proposals must be submitted in two distinct sections—a Technical Proposal and a separate Price Proposal—with two copies of the Technical Proposal required, one accompanying product samples. Each sample must consist of 1,000 rounds per CLIN and must be clearly marked with the offeror's name, solicitation number, lot number, and CLIN; unmarked samples will be rejected without evaluation. Technical proposals must include a full description of the ammunition, a current Quality Management System documentation, a complete Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) certifying non-toxic composition of all components, and details of any commercial warranty. Shipping and packaging must conform to Federal Standard 123 and comply with Interstate Commerce Commission and Uniform Freight Classification regulations, with exterior containers marked with nomenclature, quantity, manufacturer’s name, lot number, contract number, and delivery order number, and a detailed packing list accompanying each shipment. Final inspection and acceptance will occur at the Rowley Training Center by U.S. Secret Service personnel. Evaluation will proceed through a best-value determination, with technical acceptability serving as a mandatory pass/fail gate—

Department Of Homeland SecurityLaurel, MD, 20708, USA

NAICS

332992

Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing

PSC

1305

Ammunition and Explosives

Posted Jun 22, 2026

SBA70US0926R70093723

Closed

Awarded

Department Of Homeland SecurityCapitol Heights, MD, USA

70US0926C70094376

Awarded

Federal3

The contract involves the procurement of video wall equipment designed to support the U.S. Secret Service Police Command Center. This equipment includes video monitors and accessory components that enable personnel to monitor and control up to eight wall-mounted video screens from designated workstations. The contract covers the supply, delivery, and warranties of the equipment; however, installation services are excluded and will be conducted separately by other parties. Issued as a total small business set-aside under solicitation number 70US0926Q70092627, this opportunity was posted on February 9, 2026, with a response deadline of February 13, 2026. The contract falls under the NAICS code 334310 and is managed by the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Secret Service office located in Washington, D.C. The actual performance of the contract will take place in Capitol Heights, Maryland. Primary and secondary points of contact are provided to facilitate communication regarding the solicitation.

Department Of Homeland SecurityCapitol Heights, MD, 20743, USA

NAICS

334310

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing

PSC

5836

Communications, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

Posted Feb 12, 2026

SBA70US0926Q70092627

Closed