Sources Sought Notice - VA Police Rifles

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing six AR-15 style rifles and associated accessories. This Sources Sought notice, issued under solicitation number 36C24426Q0698, supports the operational requirements of the Coatesville VA Medical Center Police. The agency is utilizing this process to establish a technical baseline and determine if the procurement can be set aside for small businesses or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Technical specifications require 7075-T6 aluminum for receivers and MIL-SPEC Carpenter No. 158 steel for bolt carrier groups. Responses are due by June 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. The place of performance is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The attachment includes a 14-point questionnaire to evaluate vendor capabilities and business size. Technical requirements are defined by material and performance standards for components including the receiver, bolt carrier group, and barrel. The requirement specifies material compositions and manufacturing standards for reliability, including 7075-T6 aluminum and Carpenter No. 158 steel.