Sources sought only. . Air soft weapons and ammunition

AIR SOFT WEAPONS, AMMUNITION, MAGAZINES AND GAS.  THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is a market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and possible issuance of a Request for Proposal including the use of any non-profit organization or small business programs. The Arkansas Air National Guard (AR ANG) is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of response to this Special Notice. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for bids and proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the AR ANG. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the AR ANG to solicit for or award a competitive contract. Unless otherwise stated herein, no solicitation regarding this announcement is available. Requests for the same will be disregarded. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Contract Opportunities page at SAM.gov or the GSA eBuy marketplace. Please be aware that all information submitted in response to this request, whether written, oral, electronic, graphic, or any other medium, may be subject to disclosure upon receipt of a proper Freedom of Information Act request from any person. The AR ANG will not pay for any materials provided in response to this synopsis and submittals will not be returned to the sender.

The Arkansas Air National Guard routinely requires the use of airsoft weapons for Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training.

A list of items needed for this requirement is attached.

Capability statements are requested that demonstrate past experience and indicate the ability to provide the items.

1. Knowledge and experience

2. Describe capability to provide the attached list of items

3. Cite experience relevant to contracts and/or other programs that you have been associated with in the last 24 months. Interested parties should cite DoD or other federal, state, or local agencies they have supported as applicable. Point of contact names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are helpful for each citation.

The AR ANG requests that interested offerors submit an electronic response of not more than ten (10) one-sided pages, 8.5 x 11 paper, 10 pitch, Times New Roman font, with a minimum of one (1) inch margins all around. Any charts and/or brochures will be included as part of the ten (10) pages. Responsible sources having relevant experience may submit their statement of interest and capabilities, including business size classification, via e-mail to MSgt Robin Swaim-Cherry - robin.swaim-cherry@us.af.mil no later than 11:00 AM local time, 6 August 2024. Responses received after this date and time may not be reviewed.

This requirement is identified under NAICS 339920 – Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing with a Small Business Size Standard of 750 employees.

 Each response will provide their UEI NUMBER AND CAGE CODE as well a statement stating their business size classification for the 339920 NAICS.

The selected firm must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database with no active exclusions from receiving a Federal Contract before being determined to eligible for award.

If you have any questions concerning this notice, you are encouraged to contact the points of contact listed below.

Contracting Office Address: 188 MSG/MSC 4850 Leigh Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72903

Same as above Point of Contact(s):

MSgt Robin Swaim-Cherry

Robin.Swaim-Cherry@us.af.mil