Weapons Simulator
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 the Air Force, specifically the 23 CONS CC office at Moody Air Force Base, is soliciting proposals for a Virtual Weapons Simulator for the 23d Security Forces Squadron (23 SFS). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The simulator is crucial for meeting DAFI 36-2646 training requirements, enhancing marksmanship, and providing a safe, resource-efficient alternative to live-fire ranges. Offers are due by February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.
Purpose & Scope
The solicitation aims to procure a comprehensive virtual weapons simulator system. This system is essential for the 23 SFS to maintain and enhance the training proficiency of its Defenders, ensuring they are fully prepared for installation defense operations. It will support marksmanship, Congressionally mandated Shoot/No-Shoot training, and serve as a valuable refresher capability, while also reducing ammunition consumption and range maintenance demands.
Key Requirements
The virtual weapons simulator must integrate both hardware and software components, including:
- A mixed-reality combat simulation environment.
- AI-enabled after-action review tools and intelligent adversary behavior modeling.
- Head-mounted displays, weapon sensors, and recoil-enabled weapon simulators.
- KWA LM4 weapons and magazines.
- A Wi-Fi-enabled command terminal laptop.
- Full warranty coverage.
- Support simultaneous training for a four-person fire team, as well as individual sessions.
- Haptic feedback suits are a critical requirement to provide immediate tactile feedback to trainees when struck by simulated enemy fire, addressing a current capability gap.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (for commercial items)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 6910 (Training Aids)
- Place of Performance: Moody Air Force Base, Georgia (Fort Moore, GA 31699)
- FOB Point: Destination
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
- Offers Due: February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.
- Evaluation: FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation) are incorporated by reference and tailored via attachment. Offerors must ensure current SAM.gov registration and updated FAR 52.212-3 (Representations and Certifications).
Contact Information
For any questions, please email 2nd Lt. Jacob Turner at jacob.turner.28@us.af.mil and CC 1st Lt. Nasir Smith at nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil. Jacob Turner can also be reached at (229) 257-4776.