Virtual Weapons Training Sources Sought
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 Army, specifically the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG), is conducting a Sources Sought for a Virtual Weapons Training System (VWTS). This market research aims to identify vendors capable of providing a mobile, immersive training solution to address critical gaps in high-stress, de-escalation, use-of-force, and marksmanship scenarios within dense urban environments. Interested vendors should respond with pricing data and capabilities by May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The DCNG requires a complete, turnkey VWTS, including planning, management, delivery, installation, testing, and support. The system must be semi-permanent, freestanding, and transferable. Key requirements include:
- Immersive Display: High-definition projection (min. 270-degree FOV) or VR headset solution.
- Weapon Integration: Support for five simultaneous trainees, integration with service-issued M4 rifle and M17/M18 pistol series via non-permanent laser inserts, and optional non-tethered recoil simulation kits.
- Less-than-Lethal Options: Inclusion and tracking of simulated OC spray and TASER devices.
- Marksmanship Training: Skills-builder drills with custom drill creation, day/night settings, and shot placement/timing feedback.
- Scenario Library: A substantial library (800+ desirable) of high-definition, interactive scenarios focusing on use-of-force, de-escalation, crowd control, dense urban environments, civil disturbance, and military combat.
- Instructor Control: A user-friendly Instructor Operator Station (IOS) for real-time scenario management and branching.
- Data & AAR: Real-time performance analytics, detailed data capture, and immediate After-Action Review (AAR) capability with synchronized video/audio playback.
- Warranty: A minimum three (3) year warranty on all parts, labor, and technical support.
- Training: Comprehensive "Train-the-Trainer" course with online sustainment modules.
- Compliance: Adherence to Section 508, OCIO/Cyber-Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM), and Section 889.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: 6920 (Armament Training Devices)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: May 5, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes only to gather pricing data and assess vendor capabilities. It does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee future procurement.
Additional Notes
Interested vendors should refer to the attached Statement of Work for full details and respond to the listed Points of Contact: MAJ Darrin Weaver (darrin.j.weaver.mil@army.mil) and MAJ Kyle Hartleben (kyle.d.hartleben2.mil@army.mil).