SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT_Smokeless Range.pdf
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This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, seeking potential sources for a virtual firearms training system for the 19 Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS). The requirement involves providing a training system that accurately replicates the M4A1 and M18 weapon systems with issued accessory packages, capable of delivering both static dry fire training and scenario-based training including reloads, recoil impulse replication, and scenario modification controls. The system must be man-portable, operable without tethers or hoses, allow modular configuration, and be compatible with the unit's Dry Fire Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Shoot House. The anticipated NAICS code is 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Government is actively seeking both large and small businesses, including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone firms, SBA 8(a) participants, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses, with a requirement that two or more qualified small businesses must respond to establish a socioeconomic set-aside determination.
Responses must be submitted by 1:00 P.M. Central Standard Time on February 4, 2026, to three designated points of contact via email. Required submission elements include company identification information, CAGE code, UEI number, available contract vehicles (ENCORE III, GWAC, MAS, FSS), questions on the NAICS code, identified risks, comments on required capabilities, subcontractor and teaming partner information, and a capability package limited to three pages demonstrating experience with similar requirements and percentage of work to be performed. All responses must demonstrate compliance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14) and include a statement of intent regarding submission of a proposal in any resulting solicitation. The Government notes this is an informational market research effort only, not a binding solicitation, with no funds available for response preparation. Proprietary information must be clearly marked and will be handled confidentially in accordance with 41 USC 423.
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SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT
The 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) is seeking sources to provide a virtual firearms training system for the 19 Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) in Fiscal Year 2026. Detailed requirements for the training are outlined in the capability section below.
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:
763 ESS
510 POW /MIA Drive, Bldg. P40, Suite El004 Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022
INTRODUCTION:
This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of large and small businesses (including the following small business concerns: Small Disadvantaged Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone); Small Business Administration 8(a) participant, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business) to provide a virtual firearms training system.
DISCLAIMER:
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL
NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN
ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION
TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE
AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL
DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:
The 763 ESS is seeking potential sources capable of providing a training system that can accurately replicate the operation of the M4A1 and M18 weapon systems, using issued accessory packages to provide both static dry fire training and scenario-based training, including the ability to perform reloads, replicate recoil impulse and operation of the weapon systems and ability to modify and control scenarios for shooters. The system must be easily man portable, capable of operating without tethers or hoses and allow modular configuration. The system must be compatible with the unit’s Dry Fire Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Shoot House.
NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:
The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 332994 – Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing, with the corresponding size standard of 1,000 employees.
In order to make a determination for a set-aside to a specific socioeconomic category, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Responses should include:
1) Business name and address;
2) Name of company representative, business title, telephone number and email;
3) Large or Small Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable);
4) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code;
5) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number;
6) Any contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the service, to include but not limited to: ENCORE III, Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), Multiple Award Schedules (MAS), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.);
7) Please provide any questions or concerns you have on the NAICS code provided.
8) Identify any performance, schedule, or cost risks anticipated;
9) Any comments/concerns with the Required Capabilities Section or potential performance issues you would like the Government to consider;
10) List of potential subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners anticipated to perform aspects of this effort, to include the percentage of anticipated performance;
11) A brief capability package demonstrating their ability to perform the services listed in the Required Capabilities Section of this Sources Sought Notice:
a. Capability information should include a brief description of experience (Commercial or Government) in providing requirements similar in size and scope to those described in the Required Capabilities Section.
b. Capability packages should be limited to no more than three pages. The page limit should include any past performance references/narratives.
c. Capability information should also include the percentage of your business plans to perform of the required capabilities;
12) Statement of intent regarding the submission of a proposal in response to any resulting solicitation.
Any questions regarding this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted in writing via email to Ms. Katelyn Timmermann at katelyn.timmermann@us.af.mil, Ms. Tonya Hughes at tonya.hughes.2@us.af.mil and Ms. Allye Boehne at allye.boehne@us.af.mil. Verbal questions will not be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 3 February 2026 will be answered.
Businesses who wish to respond to this Sources Sought Notice should send responses via email to: Ms. Katelyn Timmermann, 763d ESS/PKS, Contract Specialist, katelyn.timmermann@us.af.mil, Ms. Tonya Hughes, 763d ESS/PKS, Contracting Officer, tonya.hughes.2@us.af.mil and 763ESS.Pope.Acquisitions@us.af.mil.
mailto:katelyn.timmermann@us.af.mil mailto:tonya.hughes.2@us.af.mil mailto:allye.boehne@us.af.mil mailto:katelyn.timmermann@us.af.mil mailto:tonya.hughes.2@us.af.mil mailto:763ESS.Pope.Acquisitions@us.af.mil
Responses shall be received by this office on or before 1:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on 4 February 2026.
Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personal reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.
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