Virtual Weapons Training Sources Sought

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the W7M1 USPFO Activity DC ARNG, is conducting market research via a sources sought notice for a mobile Virtual Weapons Training System (VWTS) to support District of Columbia National Guard training in use-of-force, de-escalation, crowd control, and dry-fire marksmanship. The solicitation, identified as W912R126Q7015 and posted on May 5, 2026, with a response deadline of May 22, 2026, is not a binding contract but seeks pricing data and technical capabilities from vendors capable of delivering a turnkey, semi-permanent, mobile system with immersive audiovisual capabilities, laser weapon inserts, and a library of at least 800 interactive training scenarios tailored for urban and military environments. Proposals must demonstrate compliance with mandatory performance requirements, including a 270°+ field of view, real-time shot tracking, AAR playback, low-light simulation, and less-than-lethal training options, with all deliverables subject to a government-led acceptance test conducted on-site in Washington, D.C., as outlined in Annex B. The system must include a three-year warranty, a comprehensive Train-the-Trainer program, full technical documentation, and a detailed property book inventory packet containing serial numbers, manufacturer data, and warranty information for government accountability. Vendors are required to respond to the primary and secondary points of contact, providing detailed information on system configuration, supportability, and sustainment capabilities. The proposed contract structure includes Firm Fixed Price (FFP) line items for the base system, weapon integration kits, on-site installation, train-the-trainer training, and the 36-month warranty, with optional CLINs for extended maintenance, software updates, and refresher training. All equipment must be delivered in ruggedized, tamper-evident packaging with clear labeling and tracking compliance, and must meet specific preservation and handling requirements for recoil components and sensitive electronics. Contractors must be U.S. citizens or lawful workers, sign government-provided NDAs, and comply fully with Section 889 of the NDAA by disclosing country-of-origin information for all telecommunications equipment and notifying the government of any supplier changes. Section 508 accessibility compliance must be certified if ICT is delivered. Acceptance is pass/fail based on 10 mandatory tests, and all deficiencies must be corrected at no additional cost within 72 hours. No socioeconomic set-asides