Training Weapons
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
Not the latest version. See the latest solicitation from .
- Solicitation number
- FA485525Weapons
- Agency
-
Air Force Special Operations Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1095 Miscellaneous Weapons
- Place of performance
- Cannon AFB, New Mexico 88103, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico is seeking to procure 14 training weapons through a firm-fixed price contract. The weapons are specifically non-functional AK-47 style small arms designed for training purposes, with 4 semi-automatic and 10 fully-automatic variants that can only fire FX 5.56mm training ammunition. Interested businesses must submit a three-page capability statement to Staff Sergeant Tristan Barker and Senior Airman Bryce Lowe by 12:00 PM Mountain Time on June 11, 2025. The capability statement must include company details, business size, socioeconomic status, unique capabilities, and other relevant information demonstrating the firm's qualifications. Potential contractors will be evaluated based on their skills, experience, and knowledge in manufacturing training weapons, with a focus on distinguishing factors that set their company apart from competitors.
This contract opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses within the Small Arms Manufacturing sector (NAICS Code 332994), with a size standard of 1,000 employees or fewer. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the procurement involves providing 14 specialized training weapons that require comprehensive support including labor, equipment, and transportation. The solicitation is currently in a sources sought phase, meaning no formal Request for Proposal has been issued, and responding companies will not be guaranteed a contract. Interested parties are advised that all future solicitation details will be posted exclusively on the SAM.gov website, and companies are responsible for monitoring the site for updates. The government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing and submitting capability statements in response to this pre-solicitation notice.
Notice text
Cannon AFB, New Mexico (CAFB) is publicizing this SOURCES SOUGHT notice to gather industry information with respect to a firm-fixed price contract for Training Weapons at CAFB.
No solicitation is being issued at this time. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered proposals, nor will any award be made as a result of this SOURCES SOUGHT. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. Any future solicitation, including specifications will be made available only on the Contract Opportunities website (https://sam.gov/). Interested parties are solely responsible for monitoring the aforementioned website for release of a solicitation package and/or any updates and/or amendments. The Government is seeking to identify qualified, experienced, and interested businesses capable of performing the type of work as described herein.
The following NAICS Code applies to this SOURCES SOUGHT: 332994 - Small Arms Manufacturing. The size standard for this NAICS is 1,000 employees.
CAFB is seeking sources interested in a possible contract to provide 14 Training Weapons to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, transportation, and other items and services necessary to provide 14 small arms enemy AK-47s that are incapable of chambering and firing live ammunition and capable of firing FX 5.56mm training ammunition supplied by the USAF munitions system. 4 of these training weapons will be a semi-automatic variant and 10 will be a fully-automatic variant.
If your firm has an interest in proposing on the potential future requirement as describe above, please prepare and submit a Capability Statement to:
SSgt Tristan Barker (tristan.barker@us.af.mil) and SrA Bryce Lowe (bryce.lowe@us.af.mil), prior to 12:00 PM (Mountain Time) on 11 June 2025.
Your capability statement should be limited to three (3) pages. At a minimum, your capability statement should include skills, experience and knowledge to perform the type of work described above. Please include the following:
1. Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, email address, CAGE code and UEID number from SAM.
2. Company’s business size and/or socioeconomic status (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Emerging Small Business, SBA Certified 8a Program Participant, SBA Certified HUB Zone Firm, Small Disadvantaged Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business).
3. What are the most critical criteria that would distinguish your company's capability from another company? Explain.
4. Do you have any other suggestions or comments you would like to share with us?
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Training Weapons | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
Similar open opportunities
| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Arms Firing Range (SAFR) Cleaning and Maintenance Services | Air Force Special Operations Command | Total Small Business | |
| Training aid, small arm | Medical Supply Chain | Woman-Owned Small Business |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity