Sources Sought Notice - VA Police Rifles
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential domestic sources capable of providing AR-15 style rifles and updated accessories for the Coatesville VA Medical Center Police Department. This is for informational and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. Responses are due by June 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA Police require appropriate weapons and equipment per VA directives. This notice seeks information for the potential purchase of six AR-15 style rifles and associated accessories for the Coatesville VA Police Department.
Salient Characteristics (AR-15 Platform)
Key specifications for the AR-15 platform include:
- Upper Receiver: Machined from 7075-T6 Aluminum, Hardcoat Anodized, M4 Feed Ramp Flat Top, Standard Carbine Gas System.
- Bolt Carrier Group: Machined from MIL-SPEC Carpenter No. 158® Steel, HPT/MPI tested, Shot Peened, Tool Steel Extractor, Chrome Lined Carrier and Gas Key.
- Lower Receiver: Machined from 7075-T6 Aluminum, Hardcoat Anodized, Low Shelf for RDIAS/Accuwedge, Milspec Receiver Extension, Staked M4 Lock Nut, USGI H Buffer.
- Barrel: MIL-SPEC 11595E Steel, Manganese Phosphate Finish, 11.5" Standard Government Profile, 1/7 Twist, M4 Feed Ramp, USGI 5.56mm NATO Chrome Lined Bore and Chamber, HPT/MPI tested.
Information Requested from Potential Sources
Respondents should provide:
- Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business) under NAICS 332994 (Guns, Through 30 Mm) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Brand Name, Model, Part Number, and brief product description.
- Anticipated delivery lead time.
- Manufacturer, distributor, or equivalent status, and origin of manufacture.
- General pricing for market research purposes.
- Capabilities regarding the specified salient characteristics.
- Information on recalls or defects within the past 5 years and quality assurance processes.
- Feedback on salient characteristics/Statement of Work (SOW) for maximum competition.
Submission Details
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Email to Tyler Kraft (tyler.kraft@va.gov).
- Contact: Tyler Kraft, Contract Specialist (tyler.kraft@va.gov).
Important Notes
This is not a request for quote, and no solicitation currently exists. The VA will not pay for information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All proprietary information must be properly marked.