The United States Marine Corps awarded a $250,000 purchase order contract to Gardner's Challenger Service Center LLC of Quantico, Virginia. The firm-fixed price contract is for the delivery of 400 Crosman Challenger air rifles to support sporter class competitions for the Marine Corps Junior ROTC program across 28 schools and training facilities in the United States. The solicitation sought quotes for the air rifles to promote marksmanship training, with deliveries to occur within 120 days of award and performance concluding in January 2023. Designated as a total small business set-aside, the contract furthers the Marine Corps' mission of developing character and leadership among youth through the Junior ROTC program.