M4 Replica - FA301621U0100 - Sources Sought Notice.pdf

502 CONS/JBKAE Sources Sought FA301621U0100 M4 Training Replicas

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY:

This is NOT a solicitation, but market research to determine potential sources to support this requirement for M4 Training Replicas in accordance with the Schedule of Supplies and Salient Characteristics listed on page 2 of this document.

This notice does not constitute a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Further, we are not at this time seeking quotations/proposals; therefore, DO NOT request a copy of a solicitation or submit a quotation/proposal as a result of this notice. Responders are advised the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought and that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party's expense. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, should one be issued. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise from a response to the notice. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the beta.SAM.gov website for additional information pertaining to this sources sought.

RESPONSE INFORMATION:

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received no later than 03:00 PM CDT on Thursday, May 27, 2021. In addition, your responses can be emailed to Yvonne White at:

yvonne.miles.3@us.af.mil. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure their email has been received prior to the deadline. Responses and/or inquiries may not be accepted past the deadline.

Interested parties should include their company’s name, address, phone number, point of contact, CAGE code or DUNS number, business size status, any Small Business socio-economic category (if applicable), their GSA schedule number (if applicable), and whether or not they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm.

All interested parties must provide a response containing a written statement, confirming they can comply with the government’s needs, as specified in the below salient characteristics. All responders to this Sources Sought Notice understand, by submitting this written statement, they are certifying they can meet ALL criteria/salient characteristics.

Potential NAICS: 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing mailto:yvonne.miles.3@us.af.mil

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES:

Item Quantity/ Unit of Issue

Description

0001 100 Each M4 Carbine Training Replica Mfr: Inert Products, LLC, Model No. TA-RWS104

Proof is required to show Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF) certification of non-gun status.

BRAND NAME or EQUAL (see salient characteristics).

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

• M4 trainer is a functional, BATF compliant/certified non-gun designed to allow for safe field stripping drills.

• Replica is approximately 33 inches when the stock is extended and approximately

29.75 inches when the stock is retracted.

• The trainer does not contain a bolt, firing pin, cam, or retaining cam, and cannot chamber or fire real ammunition.

• Functions include a working safety, trigger, bolt, and charging handle.

• Removable components include:

o Magazine o Carry Handle o Take-down Pins o Charging Handle o Bolt Carrier Group o Buffer & Spring o Stocks o Handguards

• Removable bolt carrier group.

• Bolt carrier group does not disassemble nor does it contain a firing pin, cam, or retaining pin.

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• The grip, stock, and heat shields are coated blue to indicate the inert status of the weapon, and the flash suppressor has an orange tip to comply with federal laws.