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Small Arms Upgrades

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jul 20, 2026 · 17:56 UTC
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Offers due in 2 days
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This is a Sources Sought notice.

The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.

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The Air Force needs a small business to supply commercial-off-the-shelf small arms components and optical sights.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The Air Force is looking for a small business to supply commercial-off-the-shelf small arms components, including upper receiver groups, triggers, slides, barrels, and optical sights. They need 19 units of each item.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a Sources Sought Synopsis, and the notice doesn't say what type of contract will be awarded or when.
  • How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
  • When and how do you bid? Interested vendors should submit a capability statement (not to exceed 5 pages) demonstrating their ability to provide the exact items listed above. Responses must include business name, address, CAGE code, and UEI number, as well as confirmation of ability to supply factory-new, OEM authorized equipment.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit (if any).

Primary point of contact

Name
Caleb Burks
Email
caleb.burks.3@us.af.mil
Phone
(229) 257-4721

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