SAM #36C248-26-Q-1080

Sources Sought: Daniel Defense DDM4 V7S Rifles and Accessories for Orlando VA Healthcare System

This opportunity involves the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 8, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), seeking sources for specialized firearms and accessories for the Orlando VA Healthcare System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - VISN 8, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) - Orlando VA Healthcare System - OEMs and Vendors: - Daniel Defense (DDM4 V7S rifles) - EOTECH (EXPS2-0 optics) - Inforce (WML GEN3 1100L weapon lights) - HIT Sling (Mk 4 slings) - Products/Quantities Requested: - 22 Daniel Defense DDM4 V7S rifles - 22 EOTECH EXPS2-0 optics - 25 Inforce WML GEN3 1100L, Black weapon lights - 38 HIT Sling Mk 4 (1.5” with Pull Knob) slings - Notable Requirements: - Delivery to Orlando VA Healthcare System - Delivery required within 90 calendar days after award - Compliance with NAICS Code 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) - This is a sources sought notice for planning purposes only, not a solicitation

Description

NOTIFICATION:  THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT.  THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.  This is neither a solicitation notice nor a request for proposal or quotes, and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) toward a contract award.  This Sources Sought Notice is intended for information and planning purposes only at this time.  No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents.  No solicitation exists.  Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation.  The VA, VISN 8, Network Contracting Office (NCO 8), is seeking qualified sources capable of meeting the requirements: 

Quantity 22 Daniel Defense DDM4 V7S rifles; Quantity 22 EOTECH EXPS2-0; Quantity 25 Inforce – WML GEN3 1100L, BK Quantity 38 HIT Sling Mk 4 (1.5” w/ Pull Knob)

PURPOSE: The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources, and their business size classifications listed below, relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code.  This notice will help the VA in determining available potential sources only.  Responses to this notice will be used the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions.  Do not contact VA Medical Center staff regarding this requirement, as they are not authorized to discuss this matter related to this procurement action.  After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice, a solicitation announcement may be published in SAM.GOV, also known as Contract Opportunities.  Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are NOT considered adequate responses to the future solicitation announcement.  All interested responders will have to submit a proposal/quote to any resulting solicitation announcement to be considered for evaluation for any future contract award. DELIVERY LOCATION:  Items will be delivered to the Orlando VA Healthcare System, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando FL 32827. DELIVERY SCHEDULE:  Items must be delivered within 90 calendar days after award. CONTRACTING OFFICER – POINT OF CONTACT:  All responses and questions will be addressed to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Elesha Gentry, at elesha.gentry@va.gov no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time, August 14, 2026.  NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE (NAICS):  NAICS Code – 332994; Size Standard – 1,000 Employees; NAICS Description – Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing. BUSINESS INFORMATION:  If you are interested in and can provide the required items, please provide the following information on your written response to this Sources Sought Notice:  Business Name; Business Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code); Business Website; Point of Contact Name, email address, and phone number; Unique Entitle ID (UEI) from SAM.GOV; Business Size pursuant to the above NAICS (332994) – Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Certified?; Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)?  Small Disadvantaged? Small Business? HUBZone Business? Large Business? SUBCONTRACTS:  If a solicitation is issued for this requirement and if you intend to subcontract any portion of any resulting contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed by your business?  Please provide an estimated detailed percentage breakdown related to subcontracted work. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS:  Does your business have any Government contracts containing the required items with any of the following: Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract with GSA? Veterans Administration; National Acquisition Center (NAC)? Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC)? Tactical Acquisition Center (TAC)? Other Government Agencies?  If you are a Government contract holder, are the items required available on your schedule/contract?  If so, please provide a copy of your contract. DISCLAIMER:  This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.  This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supplies or services.  All information received in response to this Notice that are marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly.  Responses to this Notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with providing information in response to this announcement.  No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Sources Sought Notice. Any further information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response as a solicitation is not currently available. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced at a later date and information will be posted on the Sam.gov Contracting Opportunities web site. All qualified interested parties must respond to that Request For Quote/Proposal Solicitation Notice separately from the response to this Sources Sought Notice to be considered for award.

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