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 has announced the procurement of a Virtual Weapons Simulator for the 23d Security Forces Squadron (23 SFS) at Moody Air Force Base. This procurement, a Total Small Business Set-Aside, aimed to meet critical training requirements for Security Forces personnel, as outlined in DAFI 36-2646. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) for this requirement closed on March 12, 2026.
Scope of Procured System
The awarded virtual weapons simulator is essential for enhancing marksmanship proficiency, supporting Congressionally mandated Shoot/No-Shoot training, and providing a safe, resource-efficient alternative to exclusive reliance on live-fire ranges. The system enables realistic and interactive weapons instruction while reducing ammunition consumption and range maintenance demands.
Key Requirements:
- Integrates hardware and software, including a mixed-reality combat simulation environment, AI-enabled after-action review tools, and intelligent adversary behavior modeling.
- Incorporates head-mounted displays, weapon sensors, recoil-enabled weapon simulators, KWA LM4 weapons and magazines, and a Wi-Fi-enabled command terminal laptop.
- Must be head-mounted and mobile.
- Includes 4 KWA LM4 rifles that are the same size, weight, and recoil of a standard issue M4.
- Supports at least 4 users simultaneously for team training, while also allowing individual sessions.
- Includes Haptic Feedback Suits to provide immediate tactile feedback when a trainee is struck by simulated enemy fire, enhancing realistic decision-making and training effectiveness.
Contract Details
- Type: Award Notice (for a Purchase Order)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 6910 (Training Aids)
- Agency: Department of the Air Force, FA4830 23 CONS CC
- Place of Performance: Fort Moore, GA (system intended for Moody Air Force Base).
Evaluation Factors (for the procurement)
The award was based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, considering:
- Price: Total price.
- Technical Capability: Demonstrated ability to meet all technical requirements.
- Past Performance: Assessment of recent and relevant contract performance, rated