Glock Small Arms
Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI)
The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ) on behalf of the Program Manager Soldier Lethality is seeking potential sources to supply various GLOCK firearms, holsters and associated spare parts for FMS customers and other Government Agencies. Systems of interest include GLOCK Model 17 (G17), GLOCK Model 19 (G19), and GLOCK Model 26 (G26). Systems of interest include Gen3, Gen4, and Gen5 generations for the models listed as well as MOS versions where available. Optional configurations include night sights or standard sights and threaded or non-threaded barrels. Spare parts include replacement factory GLOCK magazines, Concurrent Spare Parts (CSP) kits for above listed models, as well as à la carte spare parts. Holsters for systems of interest include holsters suitable for duty use as well as for concealed carry use.
The G17, G19, and G26 are lightweight magazine fed pistols without compensated or ported barrels. They are equipped with the "Safe Action" System, a fully automatic safety system consisting of three passive, independently operating, mechanical safeties, which sequentially disengage when the trigger is pulled and automatically reengage when the trigger is released. Barrels are equipped with polygonal rifling.
The following specifications for each GLOCK System are detailed below:
G17 Technical Data
Caliber: 9x19mm
Magazine capacity - 17 Rounds standard.
Barrel length: approx. 114mm (4.49 inches)
Weight: approx. 625-630 g (1.4 pounds)
G19 Technical Data
Caliber: 9x19mm
Magazine capacity - 15 Rounds standard.
Barrel length: approx. 102mm (4.02 inches)
Weight: approx. 600-610 g (1.3 pounds)
G26 Technical Data
Caliber: 9x19mm
Magazine capacity - 10 Rounds standard.
Barrel length: approx. 87mm (3.43 inches)
Weight: approx. 550-559 g (1.2 pounds)
Generation-Specific Characteristics
Generation 3
*Finger groove and rail frame (except G26 which lacks the rail)
*Non-ambidextrous magazine catch
*Single recoil spring guide rod (except G26 which uses dual recoil spring)
*Nominal 28N (6.3lb) trigger pull (standard)
Generation 4
*Rough textured frame
*Enlarged, reversible magazine catch
*Dual recoil spring assembly
*Modular Back Strap System
*Nominal 28N (6.3lb) trigger pull (standard)
Generation 5
*Flared magazine well
*Glock Marksman Barrel (GMB)
*Ambidextrous Slide Stop
*No finger grooves
*nDLC finish
*Reinforced slide rails
*Front slide serrations
*Interchangeable back straps
*Nominal 26N (5.8lb) trigger pull (standard)
MOS
The Modular Optic System (MOS) allows for the user to change screw-in baseplates for the addition of slide-mounted optical systems.
Threaded Barrels
A threaded barrel allows for the use of muzzle devices or sound suppressing devices and is available with either ½-28" or M13.5x1L threads.
Night Sights
Night sights aid in low-light shooting via self-luminous illuminated iron sight aim points.
All interested sources shall provide the following information in conjunction with the questions below:
Company Name.
Company Address.
Company point of contact, phone number and email address.
Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. Identify if the business is considered a Large, Foreign, Small or other Socio-Economic Program, based on the NAICS Code.
In responding to this RFI, respondents should provide the following information:
A detailed description of your capability to deliver firearms, holsters, magazines and spare parts including CSP kits for all above listed GLOCK Systems. Details should include technical descriptions of the firearms and included accessories such as the quantity and capacity of magazine included with each system, available holsters (duty and/or concealed carry), and magazines as well as lists of spare parts offered à la carte as well as those included in CSP kits.
A detailed description of your ability to comply with Item Unique Identification (IUID) machine-readable information (MRI) requirements as described in MIL-STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.211-7003. Provide any available data related to testing performed to ensure compliance with MIL-STD-130 specifically as it relates to permanency and legibility. Direct identification marking of the serialized receiver (e.g. by laser) capable of withstanding the intended life cycle should be addressed. If another method is described, that description should include an explanation of the method's relative merits and why it is the equivalent or superior.
Describe your maximum deliverable quantity of all the above GLOCK Systems within 60 days of an order.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) ONLY and should NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment by the U.S. Government.
Please respond to Jerry Ilaria, Contracting Officer with ACC-NJ at
gerardo.ilaria.civ@mail.mil or Molly Michaud, Contracting Specialist at molly.l.michaud.civ@mail.mil
The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A RFP. All cost associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. The government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. Not phone calls will be accepted, all requests need to be submitted via email. All information is to be submitted at NO COST or obligation to the U.S. Government. This RFI release is for U.S. Government planning purposes only and constitutes requests for exchange of information pursuant to FAR 15.201.
Gerardo Ilaria, Contracting Officer, Phone 9737244618, Email gerardo.ilaria.civ@mail.mil
