Maintenance of Live Fire Range
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified contractors for quarterly and unscheduled maintenance of live fire firearm target systems at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. This effort aims to understand market capabilities for maintaining ManCom, Action Target, and Blackwater systems. Responses are due by May 27, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought notice, issued in accordance with FAR Part 10, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The FBI seeks to understand market availability and contractor capabilities for a service contract providing detailed factory maintenance of various live fire firearm target systems. The scope includes quarterly (four times per year) and unscheduled maintenance for ManCom Systems, Action Target Systems, legacy Blackwater, and Mancom modified Blackwater firearm live fire target systems across multiple ranges (outdoor, indoor, baffled, Stress Obstacle Course). Maintenance covers target systems, bullet traps/backstops, conveyor systems, and auger systems, including parts and labor. The objective is to prevent system failures and training downtime.
Key Requirements
Interested parties, both small and large businesses, are requested to submit a capability statement, not exceeding 10 pages, demonstrating their technical ability, personnel, and experience. Responses should address the FBI's requirements, assumptions, conditions, or contemplated approaches to repair and maintenance, and may include suggestions for innovative approaches or direct savings. Required company information includes Legal/DBA Name, Address, Point of Contact, Telephone, Email, UEID, Cage Code, Facility Clearance (if applicable), Applicable NAICS Codes, Standard Business Size, GSA Schedule, and NASA SEWP Contract (if applicable).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Duration: One base year and four 12-month option periods (if a solicitation results)
- Set-Aside: None specified; open to small and large business concerns for market research.
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 27, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
- Place of Performance: FBI Academy, Quantico, VA
Important Notes
This is strictly for market research and planning; it is not a request for proposal or quote, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract. Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. No funds are available for response preparation.