SAM # FA301626Q0213

Air Force Seeks 1,000 ATF-Exempt M4-Style Training Weapons for JBSA-Lackland

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force's 737th Training Group and 502d Air Base Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, is seeking sources for non-functional M4-style training weapons. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force - 737th Training Group and 502d Air Base Wing, 502d Contracting Squadron (JBSA-Lackland, TX) - Products/Services Requested: - 1,000 M4-style, ATF-exempt, permanently non-convertible training weapons - Must replicate the form, fit, and handling of the M4 platform - Fully assembled, serialized, and designed for high-throughput trainee use - Must be new manufacture (not refurbished) - Warranty coverage of at least 12 months; defective units replaced at no cost - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Devices must be classified as non-firearms by the ATF (cannot chamber or fire ammunition, cannot be converted into functional weapons) - Must comply with all ATF and state regulations for non-weapon training devices - Delivery required within 60 days after order - NAICS code 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) applies - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named in the solicitation - Market research is being conducted to identify capable manufacturers, including small businesses with relevant experience

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation, but market research to determine potential sources that can provide this requirement in accordance with attached documents. Please also fill out the attached (Request for Information) RFI document.

Attachment 1- Salient Characteristics- 18 Jul 2026

Attachment 2- Statement of Work- 18 Jul 2026

Requesting information of non‑functional training weapons that are used for weapon handling, familiarization, and instructional activities. These devices are designed to replicate the form, fit, and basic mechanical manipulation of duty‑style weapons; however, they are not firearms, cannot chamber or fire ammunition, and cannot be converted into functional weapons. In practice, these devices support hands-on instruction in basic weapon handling, takedown and reassembly, cleaning procedures, and general familiarization and confidence handling.

Specific to the inventory, the M14 trainers are classified as non‑weapon devices. They contain no chamber, barrel, rifling, or fire‑control components, and they are used exclusively for hands‑on training without live‑fire capability. To ensure safety and regulatory compliance, the M14 trainer is not machined to accept any trigger, hammer, disconnector, or fire‑control components. Furthermore, it includes permanent physical obstructions and structural geometries that prevent conversion into a firearm, meaning it is not regulated as a firearm by the ATF or any state authority. Finally, an additional device in an M4‑style configuration is utilized under these same parameters and is used for the exact same training purposes as the M14 trainer.

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