Minimum Salient Characteristics (Airsoft).docx

Minimum Salient Characteristics (MSC) (Airsoft Rifle Procurement for Continuous Military Training)

1. Construction Requirements

· Full-metal body (upper and lower receiver; no polymer receivers).

· Full-metal gearbox (Version 2 or equivalent; no polymer gearbox shells).

· Operational charging handle with realistic movement and functional bolt access for hop-up adjustments.

· Preferred AEG blowback system (electric or recoil‑simulating) to enhance realism.

· Robust external furniture (buffer tube, stock, handguard) capable of repeated impact and field use.

· Picatinny/M‑LOK compatibility for mounting lights, optics, and training accessories.

2. Training Performance Requirements

· Capable of 20,000+ rounds without critical failure under normal training conditions.

· Must maintain consistent muzzle velocity within ±10 FPS over a full day of training.

· Must demonstrate no significant overheating with approved LiPo battery types.

· Must provide reliable semi- and full-auto selector function without unintended double-fire.

· Must accept standard mid‑cap magazines with consistent feeding and compatibility.

· Required Performance: The platform must reliably achieve a muzzle velocity between 400 and 550 FPS with manufacturer‑approved ammunition.

· Effective Training Range: The system must demonstrate accurate and consistent shot placement from a minimum of 25 yards to a maximum of 100 yards during operational training events.

· Consistency Standard: Velocity and accuracy must remain stable across multiple magazines, environmental conditions, and battery cycles.

3. Maintenance & Sustainment Requirements

· Manufacturer must provide readily available spare parts, including:

· Gear sets

· Nozzles

· Hop-up chambers

· Pistons / tappet plates

· Wiring harnesses / MOSFET components

· No proprietary tools required beyond standard AEG maintenance tools.

4. Mandatory Included Accessories & Support Items

The selected manufacturer must provide the following items as part of the purchase package or as guaranteed add-ons available for immediate procurement:

4A. Safety Equipment

· ANSI‑rated eye protection suitable for force-on-force training.

· Full-face protection or impact face shields for high‑risk lanes.

· Approved barrel covers for safe handling in staging areas (optional).

4B. Power & Charging Equipment

· Compatible LiPo or NiMH batteries specified by the manufacturer for the weapon system.

· Smart balance chargers capable of safely charging supplied battery types.

· Battery safety documentation (storage, charging limits, temperature constraints).

4C. Magazines

· Minimum of two (2) mid-cap, training-rated magazines per weapon.

· Magazines must match the rifle’s feeding profile and reliability requirements.

· Additional mags must be available in multipacks for sustainment.

4D. Essential Accessories

· Sling mounts and/or a supplied sling (single or two‑point).

· Cleaning rods and hop-up adjustment tools.

· Manufacturer-approved lubricant or maintenance kit.

· Manuals for operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting (digital and physical).

5. Logistics & Warranty Requirements

· Warranty must cover internal mechanical failures for a minimum of 12 months.

· Manufacturer must provide U.S.-based support or partner service centers.

· Availability of bulk-order training parts (no per-unit restrictions).

· Must provide long-term sustainment options (3–5 years) for parts availability.

6. Compliance Requirements

· Vendor must certify compliance with all above MSC items.

· Failure to meet any MSC requirement may disqualify the vendor during evaluation.