Firearms Mounted Sighting Systems ( Optics )

2026-11-03

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ( RFI ) Firearms Mounted Sighting Systems ( Optics ) U . S . Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border ProtectionDESCRIPTIONU . S . Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) currently utilize Firearms Mounted Sighting Systems , also known as Optics , for duty and training use . CBP intends to solicit an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity ( IDIQ ) Contract to augment and / or replace existing in - service , reserve , and training optics , as well as supply parts and accessories to maintain its current inventory . This contract may be designated as available to other Federal Government Agencies for use . The Law Enforcement Safety and Compliance Directorate ( LESC ), Harpers Ferry , WV , on behalf of Operations Support ( OS ), U . S . Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ), is assessing the firearms optics industry ’ s ability to provide CBP with suitable optics , accessories , and parts which meet the agencies preliminarily identified requirements . This announcement constitutes an official Request for Information ( RFI ). This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal ( RFP ) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future . This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever . Further , U . S . Customs and Border Protection is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals . Respondees are advised that the U . S . Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI ; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party ’ s expense . Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP , if any is issued . If a solicitation is released , it will be synopsized on the SAM . gov website . It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement . INFORMATION REQUESTED : 1 . Please provide your company name , address , point of contact , telephone number , and email address . 2 . Are you registered under NAICS code 333314 ( Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing )? If not , what NAICS code does your company operate under ? What is your business size classification under this code ? If you are a distributor or reseller , what is the business size classification of your manufacturer ( s ) under the same NAICS code ? 3 . What is your organization ’ s experience and capability in manufacturing and / or distributing firearms optics for military or law enforcement agencies ? 4 . Where are your firearms optics and associated parts manufactured and / or assembled ? If parts or components are manufactured in a different location from the final assembly , please specify all relevant locations . 5 . Is your organization able to provide all the specified items listed in the Statement of Work ( SOW ) or offer suitable alternatives that meet the salient characteristics for each item ? 6 . Is your organization an authorized distributor for all items listed in the Statement of Work ( SOW )? 7 . What experience does your organization have in coordinating warranty issues and returns with both the government and the manufacturer of the items ? 8 . Does your organization offer a warranty separate from the manufacturer ’ s warranty for any of the parts listed in the SOW ? If so , please provide details on the warranty length , limitations , and coverage . 9 . Please provide a summary of your current Quality Control / Quality Assurance processes , including procedures for correct invoicing , inclusion of packing slips , and identification of items that may be drop - shipped from the manufacturer . 10 . Can your organization meet all the requirements outlined in the attached draft Statement of Work ( SOW )? 11 . Do you have any concerns or feedback regarding the requirements specified in the attached draft Statement of Work ( SOW )? INDUSTRY DISCUSSIONSCBP representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors . Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements of CBP and would constitute market research . QUESTIONSQuestions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e - mail to the Contracting Officer , John Crockett at john . t . crockett @ cbp . dhs . gov no later than January 28 , 2026 , at 4 : 00PM EST . Verbal questions will NOT be accepted . Questions , if not answered directly to the respondee , may be answered by posting on SAM . gov website at the Governments discretion ; accordingly , questions shall NOT contain proprietary , sensitive , or classified information . The Government may , or may not , post answers to questions . RESPONSESThe information provided may be used by CBP in developing and refining its Acquisition Strategy , Statement of Work , and Performance Specifications . Responses shall be the minimum length necessary to accommodate all requested information and submitted via e - mail only . Proprietary information , if any , should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED . To aid the Government , please segregate proprietary information . Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP , if any is issued . If a solicitation is released , it will be synopsized on the SAM . gov website . It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement . INSTRUCTIONS AND RESPONSE GUIDELINESPlease provide the information you deem relevant to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI . Information provided will be used solely by CBP as market research . This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal ( RFP ), Invitation for Bid , or Request for Quotation ( RFQ ), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract , nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response to this request . All information contained in this RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government . RFI Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to the Contacting Officer , John Crockett at john . t . crockett @ cbp . dhs . gov no later than 3 : 00 p . m . on Friday , January 30 , 2026 . Telephone responses will not be accepted . The Government is not required to respond to any information provided in response to this RFI . It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor SAM . gov for additional information pertaining to this RFI .

West Virginia

2026-05-02