M4-Style, ATF-Exempt, Non-Weapon Trainer Weapons - Brand Name or Equal
Sources Sought from DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: TX. Response deadline: Feb 19, 2026. Industry: NAICS 332994 • PSC 6930.
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THIS IS A SOUCES SOUGHT ANNOUCEMENT ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation, but market research to determine potential sources that can provide this requirement for M4 TRAINING WEAPONS in accordance with the attached documents.
Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics - 10 Feb 2026
Attachment 2 - Statement of Work - 22 Jan 2026
This notice does not constitute a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Further, we are not currently seeking proposals; therefore, DO NOT request a copy of a solicitation or submit a proposal as a result of this notice. Respondersare advised the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this source sought and that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this source sought will be solely at the responding party's expense. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, should one be issued. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by theGovernment to form a binding contract. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise from a response to the notice. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the SAM.gov website for additional information pertaining to this source sought.
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The Department of the Air Force (AETC, JBSA/FA3016 502 CONS CL) issued Sources Sought notice F2MTBG6029A001 for “M4-Style, ATF-Exempt, Non-Weapon Trainer Weapons – Brand Name or Equal” under PSC 6930 and NAICS 332994. This is explicitly market research only; the Government is not requesting proposals and will not pay any costs for responses. Interested vendors should respond by 2026-02-19 16:00 UTC and align their capability statement to the attached Salient Characteristics (10 Feb 2026) and Statement of Work (22 Jan 2026). The most competitive responses will clearly demonstrate ability to provide ATF-exempt, non-weapon M4-style training weapons meeting the stated characteristics and any documentation called for in the attachments.
Identify potential sources capable of providing M4-style, ATF-exempt, non-weapon trainer weapons (brand name or equal) that meet the Salient Characteristics and the Statement of Work referenced in the attached documents, to inform whether/how a future solicitation might be issued.
- Review Attachment 1 (Salient Characteristics – 10 Feb 2026) and map each characteristic to your product’s specification and evidence (datasheets, test reports, compliance letters).
- Review Attachment 2 (Statement of Work – 22 Jan 2026) and confirm ability to fulfill any delivery, configuration, accessories, training, warranties, packaging/marking, and acceptance requirements stated there.
- Prepare a sources-sought capability response (not a proposal) describing your ability to provide “brand name or equal” M4 training weapons that are ATF-exempt/non-weapon trainers.
- Compile proof points: product literature, photos, part numbers, ordering info, lead times, manufacturing location(s), quality control approach, and prior relevant deliveries for training weapons/simulators under PSC 6930 / NAICS 332994.
- Confirm your understanding of the Government’s terms in the notice (no reimbursement; submissions become Government property; not responding doesn’t preclude future bidding).
- Submit response by the stated deadline (2026-02-19 16:00 UTC) via the method indicated in the SAM.gov notice/attachments (if specified there).
- Capability statement explicitly referencing Sources Sought solicitation number F2MTBG6029A001 and notice title.
- Completed compliance matrix mapping each Salient Characteristic (Attachment 1 – 10 Feb 2026) to product features with citations to datasheets/test reports.
- Narrative describing how you will perform the Statement of Work (Attachment 2 – 22 Jan 2026), including any delivery/acceptance approach stated in the SOW.
- Evidence of ATF-exempt/non-weapon status for the trainer (as applicable/required by the attachments).
- Product identifiers: make/model, part numbers, and “brand name or equal” equivalency explanation tied directly to the salient characteristics.
- Manufacturing/supply-chain overview and lead time assumptions (only to the extent requested/appropriate for a sources sought).
- Past performance summaries for similar M4-style training weapons or training devices under PSC 6930 (if available).
- Point of contact information for follow-up market research questions.
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- The contents of Attachment 1 (Salient Characteristics – 10 Feb 2026) and Attachment 2 (SOW – 22 Jan 2026), including the specific brand name reference, quantities, delivery/acceptance requirements, and response instructions (submission method/format).
- Place of performance/delivery location(s) are not provided in the brief.
- Any set-aside status is blank in the brief.
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