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USCG Modern Shotgun System Acquisition

Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Coast Guard · Head of Contracting Activity — CG-HCA-COCO-32 (Contracting)
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Forecast detail

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Solicitation expected
July 27, 2026
Anticipated award
September 1, 2026 · Q4 2026
Estimated value
$10M to $20M
Period of performance
September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2031
Contract type
Firm Fixed Price
Expected vehicle
Indefinite Delivery Contract
Competition
New Requirement, No Contract
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Published by the agency in its acquisition forecast, last updated June 30, 2026. Forecast entries are plans, not commitments — dates slip and requirements get cancelled, restructured or absorbed into another buy.

Requirement details

Solicitation number
F2026073511
Notice type
Forecast
NAICS
332994 — Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
Set-aside
SB
Posted
2026-06-30
Place of performance
USCG HQ, DC

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Statement of work, as posted

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires the replacement of its aging and outdated fleet of shotguns. The current systems do not meet the requirements for modern tactical operations and create a significant training burden due to their dissimilarity to the M4 carbine, the primary shoulder-fired weapon used by USCG personnel. The goal of this acquisition is to procure a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) 12-gauge shotgun system that replicates the manual of arms and ergonomics of the M4 platform. This will reduce training time, increase operator proficiency, and improve performance during operational use. This contract will establish a single source for a complete weapon system, including all necessary spare parts, maintenance kits, and manuals, ensuring lifecycle sustainment and compatibility with systems already in service with USCG tactical units. This Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will be for a base period of one year with 4 option year periods. Procurement strategy is 100% total small business set-aside.

Contact

Point of contact
Dustin Capel
Role
Requirements owner
Email
dustin.j.capel@uscg.mil
Secondary
madelyn.n.logan@uscg.mil
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