JA Brand Name Carl-Gustaf M4 Indoor Trainer_Redacted.pdf

This Justification and Approval (J&A) document is for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) seeking to procure a brand-name Carl-Gustaf (CG) M4 Indoor Trainer (IDT) for the 1st Special Warfare Training Group. The specific requirement is for a standalone training system that allows students to conduct high-quality weapon system repetitions without exposing them to dangerous physical effects of repetitive blasts, ultimately prolonging students' and instructors' health and improving training efficiency.

The procurement is being pursued as a sole source acquisition with SAAB, Inc., after a Sources Sought/Notice of Intent published on 24 March 2025 yielded two responses: one from Saab, Inc. and another from BlueHalo, LLC. BlueHalo responded with a white paper demonstrating a Carl-Gustaf Prototype Development and commitment to advanced training solutions. The contract will be a firm-fixed price awarded with FY25 P-11 O&M funds, with the goal of increasing student proficiency, reducing risk, and minimizing live Carl-Gustaf round requirements during training.