Weapons Synthetic Training System
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- Solicitation number
- 20260003149
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611620 Sports and Recreation Instruction
- PSC
- 6920 Armament Training Devices
- Place of performance
- San Diego, California, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Supply Systems Command is performing market research to determine small business capability to execute a Weapons Synthetic Training System (WSTS) contract, with a capabilities statement deadline of May 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT. The Government will use responses to evaluate whether to set aside portions of the acquisition for small business competition. Respondents must submit no more than five pages and identify all small business designations, DUNS, and CAGE code.
The WSTS must deliver a turnkey synthetic marksmanship training solution at three government facilities in San Diego, California, supporting individual and group training (up to 60 sailor trainees per training day) on M18 pistols, M4A1 rifles, M240 light machine guns, and .50 caliber heavy machine guns aligned with Department of the Navy-approved courses of fire (CAT I through IV). The system requires Technology Readiness Level 9 and Manufacturing Readiness Level 10 status, wireless capability without NMCI connection, untethered synthetic weapons with SMART programmable magazines, human performance optimization software incorporating cognitive coherence, motion coherence, emotional modulation, memory, and stress adaptability, and ballistic accuracy matching real-world trajectories at ranges of 1.5 to 600 meters.
The contractor must provide all software licenses, hardware, synthetic weapons, compressed air charging stations, installation, training, and 24/7 remote technical support with on-site Field Service Representative ensuring 85% minimum uptime (95% during scheduled training). Performance runs September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2027, with four option years through September 29, 2031. Personnel must possess U.S. citizenship, current Navy Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor qualifications or equivalent, and English fluency. Submit capabilities statements to Jason Pelle at jason.a.pelle.civ@us.navy.mil.
Notice text
See attached SOW.
If interested in this opportunity, please submit a capabilities statement (the capability statement shall be no more than five (5) pages in length) with PWS feedback by 14 May 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT and shall be submitted to Mr. Jason Pelle at jason.a.pelle.civ@us.navy.mil.
The Government is performing market research in order to determine if small businesses possess the capability to execute the requirements within this acquisition. Respondents need to indicate all small business designations. Interested business firms who meet the capability requirements identified in this notice are requested to reply to this notice with a response. Based upon small business responses received, consideration will be given to defining what part of the acquisition, if any, will be set-aside for small business competition.
Please include your business size and cage code in your submission. This is a sources sought for market research purposes. The Government’s requirement may change at any time. DO NOT submit proposals in response to this sources sought.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested contractors are to submit the following information: company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address; DUNS, and information regarding your company’s experience identifying: contracting agency, contract number, title, place of performance, years of performance, and value of contract per year.
Interested firms should submit a document which furnishes information describing contractor support to provide required spaces: The submissions should be Times New Roman, font size 12 and should not exceed five (5) one-sided, 8 " X 11" pages in Microsoft Word or PDF format to the contract specialist via email to: jason.a.pelle.civ@us.navy.mil. Submissions must be received via email no later than 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time on Thursday, 14 May 2025. Questions or comments regarding this notice shall be posted to the Contract Negotiator in writing and via EMAIL ONLY. No phone calls will be accepted.
This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by a company for capability statement preparation or marketing efforts; therefore, any cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.
NO HARDCOPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL.
Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to Mr. Jason Pelle at jason.a.pelle.civ@us.navy.mil .
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Synthetic Weapons Training System | Special Notice | |
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Weapons Synthetic Training System | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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