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Weapons Simulator Training System

Federal · Department of Defense · U.S. NavyDue Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Client
Department of Defense · U.S. Navy
RFP Number
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Posted
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Category
Weapons, Nuclear Ordnance, Ammunition, Explosives or Guided Missiles
Budget
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NAICS
332994
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Contact
LaTeasha Cunningham

Description

AI Generated

Commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic seeks information and planning details to identify qualified sources for an anticipated firm-fixed-price, single-award contract for a virtual Weapons Simulator Training System. The buyer requires a brand name or equal system with technical, maintenance, and training support services to enable sailors in Norfolk, VA, and possibly Mayport, FL, to develop small arms proficiency. Interested vendors must submit capability statements, specification sheets, rough orders of magnitude for both leasing and purchasing, evidence of related past performance, and applicable contract vehicles by email. The anticipated period of performance covers a one-year base period, four 12-month option years, and one 6-month optional period starting January 4, 2027.

Official SAM.gov notice

Solicitation number
N0018927SS3724
Agency
Department of Defense
Buying office
Dept of the Navy › Navsup FLT LOG CTR Norfolk
Notice type
Sources Sought
Responses due
Oct 6, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
Posted on SAM.gov
Sep 22, 2026
NAICS
332994 · Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
Product/service code
1190
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Place of performance
Norfolk, VA, 23511
Contracting contact
LaTeasha Cunningham
[email protected]
7712293575
Additional contact
Bridget Crouch
[email protected]
7712293624
Read the official notice description

**** This is NOT a solicitation. Sources sought for information and planning purposes to identify qualified sources for an anticipated Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Single Award, contract action. List any applicable contract vehicles such as Seaport NxG, GSA, etc. This is a request for information only and it is requested that all interested vendors submit capability statement(s), specification sheets, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for lease and purchase, and evidence of related past performance in response to this notice by email to: [email protected] **** Please refer to the attached Draft PWS for complete requirement details. General: Commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT) is responsible for ensuring sailors can perform critical Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP). The Ship Security Forces (SSF) onboard these ships require weapons qualifications and semi-annual sustainment qualification training in accordance with (IAW) OPNAVINST 3591.1G (Small Arms Training and Qualifications) to perform the mission. OPNAVINST 3591.1G encourages the use of simulator systems for virtual firearm training to be used to develop and certify team firearm proficiency and individual firearm qualifications prior to live fire drills. The government is considering one of two options based on the information obtained from this SSN. The government is requesting a ROM to lease a Weapons Simulator Training System (WSTS) with ongoing support services and a ROM to purchase a WSTS with support services. The Contractor shall provide system technical, maintenance, and training support for COMNAVSURFLANT Norfolk, VA office, and possibly the Mayport, FL office. Description of Requirement: The contractor shall provide the brand name or equal alternative virtual WSTS that enables sailors to develop proficiency in small arms weapons and include training, maintenance support in accordance with the Draft PWS as required for the duration of the contract. Include detailed spec sheet for WSTS for the equal offer. Period of Performance: The anticpated period of performance for support shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months, four (4) 12-month option years, and one (1) 6-month optional period starting January 4, 2027. Please reference the attached PWS for more detailed information.

Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).

Incumbent

Likely prior awards for this requirement

Likely match

Awarded by the same buying office (N00189) with descriptions matching "weapons simulator", performed in VA. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.

Vendor and awardValueEnds
INVERIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS, INCN0018917F0236 · SMALL ARMS WEAPONS SIMULATORS (SAWS) EXTENDED WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE$1.9MMay 14, 2022
INVERIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS, INCN0018920P0767 · WEAPONS SIMULATOR SERVICE / MAINTENANCE$21,400Aug 31, 2021

Market context

Awards in the same category (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.

Recent similar awards: Department of Defense, NAICS 332994, performed in VA

Vendor and awardValueEnds
ADVANCED AUTOMATION CORPORATIONW91QV126PA042 · PURCHASE NEW CEREMONIAL INERT WEAPONS AS DEFINED IN THIS PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT.$78,720Jun 29, 2031
LEIDOS, INC.SPE4A726PB594 · 8512136235!ANODE,CORROSION PRE$274.9KOct 26, 2027
FEDTRIBE LLCW15QKN25F0353 · DELIVERY ORDER FOR M205 AND M192 LIGHTWEIGHT TRIPOD MOUNTS.$5.3MSep 30, 2027
B & H MACHINE WORKS LLCSPE7L326P3779 · 8512091904!HANDGUARD,LOWER$38,962Sep 16, 2027
GMS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONSPE7L026F5029 · 8512193109!ARMING UNIT$106.1KAug 12, 2027

Top vendors in this category: Department of Defense, NAICS 332994, since Oct 1, 2023

53,117 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.

  1. 1. SIG SAUER INC.$892.0M
  2. 2. BAE SYSTEMS GCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED$573.8M
  3. 3. NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP$365.4M
  4. 4. KONGSBERG DEFENCE & AEROSPACE AS$218.4M
  5. 5. BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P.$216.5M

Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.

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