JA Brand Name Carl-Gustaf M4 Indoor Trainer_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source procurement by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The contract is for a Brand-Name Carl-Gustaf (CG) M4 Indoor Trainer (IDT) Gunnery Unit for the B. Co/4th BN/1st SWTG(A), valued with FY25 P-11 O&M funds. The specialized training device will allow students to gain high-quality repetitive weapon system training without exposing them to dangerous physical effects of repetitive blasts, ultimately improving operational proficiency and reducing live round usage.

The procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for brand-name justification, with market research revealing two interested sources: Saab, Inc. and BlueHalo, LLC. BlueHalo responded to the Sources Sought/Notice of Intent with a white paper demonstrating a Carl-Gustaf Prototype Development and commitment to advanced training solutions. The J&A indicates the trainer will significantly increase training efficiency, allowing students to perform crew drills and engage targets more effectively, while providing the 188 Students and USSOCOM enterprise enhanced weapon system proficiency at a reduced cost.