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Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
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Military and Law Enforcement
Quantico, VA (On-Site/Office)
GUNSMITH III
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Place of Performance: DEA Office of Training – Quantico, Virginia
Period of Performance: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2031 (Base Year + 4 Option Years)
Schedule: The normal scheduled workday is Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Requirements:
• United States citizen.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited gunsmith training program.
• Must have a valid certification as a Glock armorer.
• Remington 870 and other common shotguns armorer, and/or Colt pattern carbine armorer certification.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience
• Demonstrate knowledge of firearms repair and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to use computers, including the preparation of documents and inputting data. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
• Demonstrate substantial knowledge (which includes the ability to disassemble and perform all repairs without additional guidance or instruction) of firearms repair and maintenance procedures for the Glock pistol, Remington 870 Shotgun, and Colt pattern carbine.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of DEA-issued or approved Glock pistols; such knowledge must include operating controls, disassembly and assembly, safety systems, and safe handling methods, as well as the ability to diagnose malfunctions and other functional problems. Demonstrated ability must include the process for refurbishing these pistols, including refinishing and restoring to like-new mechanical condition.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of DEA shoulder-fired weapons, including Colt pattern carbines, and Remington Model 870 and other similar shotguns. Demonstrated knowledge must include the process of rebuilding these firearms from a stripped receiver. Demonstrated ability must include the process for refurbishing these firearms, including refinishing and restoring to like-new mechanical condition.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of bolt-action precision rifles and AR-10 precision rifles.
• Familiarization with soviet style weapons.
• Familiarization with US military firearms, to include less lethal launchers.
• Successful completion of the United States Marine Corps, Weapons Training Battalion, Precision Weapon Section, Machine Shop portion of the USMC Precision Weapons Repair Course (20 weeks), or able to demonstrate through the DEA’s practical application assessment.
Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Firearms Maintenance and Repair
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain DEA small arms weapons inventory, including pistols, rifles, carbines, shotguns, and precision weapons.
• Perform preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and certification of firearms in accordance with manufacturer specifications and government standards.
• Replace or repair firearm components, including barrels, triggers, firing mechanisms, and other internal components.
• Conduct live-fire testing and functional verification following maintenance or repair to confirm safe operation.
Armorer and Technical Support
• Provide advanced armorer-level support for various firearm platforms used by the DEA.
• Perform firearms refurbishment, rebuilding, refinishing, and restoration as required.
• Utilize machining equipment, including mills, lathes, and grinding tools when required for fabrication or modification of weapon components.
• Apply metal finishing techniques, including parkerizing, bluing, and Cerakote refinishing.
Weapons Inventory and Accountability
• Maintain accurate records of all firearm inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs using DEA systems.
• Track weapons using serial numbers, firearm type, caliber, and maintenance records.
• Conduct periodic inventory of firearms, accessories, and related equipment to ensure accountability.
Firearms Training Support
• Prepare firearms, optics, and related equipment for Basic Agent Training and firearms qualification events.
• Support firearms instructors and training programs by ensuring weapons are serviceable and available.
• Assist with firearms-related training activities when authorized.
Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain detailed documentation of maintenance, inspection, and repair actions.
• Record all work in the DEA Firearms and Qualification Tracking System (FAQTS).
• Prepare written reports and documentation as required by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
Logistics and Equipment Support
• Support shipment, packaging, and documentation for firearms and ammunition shipments to DEA locations domestically and internationally.
• Coordinate warranty repair and maintenance with firearm manufacturers when required.
• Assist in evaluating and recommending gunsmith tools, equipment, and supplies.
Safety and Compliance
• Follow all DEA safety procedures and firearms handling protocols.
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure weapons vaults, maintenance areas, and firing range workspaces.
• Use required personal protective equipment and adhere to all occupational safety requirements.
For additional information and compensation details, please email your most recent resume to opportunities@cadgov.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Place of Performance: DEA Office of Training – Quantico, Virginia
Period of Performance: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2031 (Base Year + 4 Option Years)
Schedule: The normal scheduled workday is Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Requirements:
• United States citizen.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited gunsmith training program.
• Must have a valid certification as a Glock armorer.
• Remington 870 and other common shotguns armorer, and/or Colt pattern carbine armorer certification.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience
• Demonstrate knowledge of firearms repair and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to use computers, including the preparation of documents and inputting data. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
• Demonstrate substantial knowledge (which includes the ability to disassemble and perform all repairs without additional guidance or instruction) of firearms repair and maintenance procedures for the Glock pistol, Remington 870 Shotgun, and Colt pattern carbine.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of DEA-issued or approved Glock pistols; such knowledge must include operating controls, disassembly and assembly, safety systems, and safe handling methods, as well as the ability to diagnose malfunctions and other functional problems. Demonstrated ability must include the process for refurbishing these pistols, including refinishing and restoring to like-new mechanical condition.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of DEA shoulder-fired weapons, including Colt pattern carbines, and Remington Model 870 and other similar shotguns. Demonstrated knowledge must include the process of rebuilding these firearms from a stripped receiver. Demonstrated ability must include the process for refurbishing these firearms, including refinishing and restoring to like-new mechanical condition.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of bolt-action precision rifles and AR-10 precision rifles.
• Familiarization with soviet style weapons.
• Familiarization with US military firearms, to include less lethal launchers.
• Successful completion of the United States Marine Corps, Weapons Training Battalion, Precision Weapon Section, Machine Shop portion of the USMC Precision Weapons Repair Course (20 weeks), or able to demonstrate through the DEA’s practical application assessment.
Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Firearms Maintenance and Repair
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain DEA small arms weapons inventory, including pistols, rifles, carbines, shotguns, and precision weapons.
• Perform preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and certification of firearms in accordance with manufacturer specifications and government standards.
• Replace or repair firearm components, including barrels, triggers, firing mechanisms, and other internal components.
• Conduct live-fire testing and functional verification following maintenance or repair to confirm safe operation.
Armorer and Technical Support
• Provide advanced armorer-level support for various firearm platforms used by the DEA.
• Perform firearms refurbishment, rebuilding, refinishing, and restoration as required.
• Utilize machining equipment, including mills, lathes, and grinding tools when required for fabrication or modification of weapon components.
• Apply metal finishing techniques, including parkerizing, bluing, and Cerakote refinishing.
Weapons Inventory and Accountability
• Maintain accurate records of all firearm inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs using DEA systems.
• Track weapons using serial numbers, firearm type, caliber, and maintenance records.
• Conduct periodic inventory of firearms, accessories, and related equipment to ensure accountability.
Firearms Training Support
• Prepare firearms, optics, and related equipment for Basic Agent Training and firearms qualification events.
• Support firearms instructors and training programs by ensuring weapons are serviceable and available.
• Assist with firearms-related training activities when authorized.
Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain detailed documentation of maintenance, inspection, and repair actions.
• Record all work in the DEA Firearms and Qualification Tracking System (FAQTS).
• Prepare written reports and documentation as required by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
Logistics and Equipment Support
• Support shipment, packaging, and documentation for firearms and ammunition shipments to DEA locations domestically and internationally.
• Coordinate warranty repair and maintenance with firearm manufacturers when required.
• Assist in evaluating and recommending gunsmith tools, equipment, and supplies.
Safety and Compliance
• Follow all DEA safety procedures and firearms handling protocols.
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure weapons vaults, maintenance areas, and firing range workspaces.
• Use required personal protective equipment and adhere to all occupational safety requirements.
For additional information and compensation details, please email your most recent resume to opportunities@cadgov.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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