MSD RFI Range.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Design and Construction of a Modular 10-Lane Indoor Firearms Training Facility

Notice Type: Request for Information (RFI)

Agency: Department of State

Response Due: Aaugust 24, 2026, 5PM EDT

1. Purpose

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10, Market Research.

This notice is not a solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Government is not requesting pricing proposals or offers at this time and will not award a contract based on responses to this notice.

Information received will be used to determine industry capability, acquisition strategy, estimated project costs, and potential socioeconomic participation. The Government reserves the right to issue a future solicitation based on the results of this market research.

2. Project Description

The Government is assessing industry's capability to design and construct a turnkey modular 10-lane, indoor firearms training facility in the Northern Virginia region.

The Government is seeking input on design/engineering costs, modular construction estimates, and range-specific requirements (ballistic containment, HVAC/lead mitigation, acoustics) across multiple range configurations (100-yard, 50-yard, and 25-yard), along with estimated timelines for each.

The anticipated project would include complete design, engineering, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover of the facility.

The Government anticipates project completion no later than the end of Fiscal Year 2029.

3. Anticipated Project Requirements

Interested firms are requested to comment on their ability to provide:

• Complete architectural and engineering design

• Site preparation

• Reinforced concrete foundation/slab

• Structural building construction

• Ballistic walls and ceiling systems

• Ten (10) indoor firing lanes

• Automated target retrieval and control systems

• Bullet trap system

• OSHA- and NIOSH-compliant lead ventilation system

• Electrical power distribution

• Communications infrastructure

• Lighting

• Fire protection systems

• Security systems

• Range control room

• Commissioning

• Operator training

• Warranty support

4. Specific Information Requested

Interested firms are requested to provide the following information:

Company Information

• Company name

• UEI

• CAGE Code

• Business size

• Socioeconomic status (if applicable)

• Contract numbers for any contract awarded by the federal government within the last ten years, to include:

o Any FAR part 15 contract o Any multi-agency contract (MAC) o Any Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract awarded with GSA (aka parent contract) o Any task/delivery order (aka child contract) awarded off a company’s GSA’s MAS

• Primary point of contact

Corporate Experience

Describe experience designing and constructing indoor firearms ranges completed within the last ten years, including:

• Number of lanes

• Shooting distance

• Customer

• Contract value

• Period of performance

Technical Capability

Describe your firm's capability to provide:

• Automated targeting systems

• Bullet containment systems

• Bullet Trap

• System rated for:

o 5.56 NATO o 7.62 NATO o .308 Winchester o 9mm o .40 S&W o .45 ACP o .300 Blackout o 12-gauge slug and buckshot

• Lead ventilation systems

• Building construction

• Commissioning/decommissioning and testing

• Long-term maintenance support

Estimated Cost

Provide a rough-order-of-magnitude (ROM) estimate for a turnkey project meeting the requirements described above. Include assumptions and identify major cost drivers. The ROM should provide three separate estimates for:

• 10-Lanes with 100-yards length

• 10-Lanes with 50-yards length

• 10-Lanes with 25-yards length

Schedule

Provide an estimated design and construction schedule from notice to beneficial occupancy.

Industry Feedback

The Government welcomes recommendations regarding:

• Acquisition strategy

• Contract type

• Technical requirements

• Emerging technologies

• Risk mitigation

• Recommended project phasing

• Suggested evaluation criteria for future solicitations

5. Responses

Responses should not exceed 20 pages (excluding brochures and product literature).

Interested firms are encouraged to identify any unique capabilities, innovations, or lessons learned from similar projects.

6. Disclaimer

This RFI is issued for planning and market research purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting responses.