Sources sought, 8(a) set-aside
Pop-up Target System
PTS
Department of the Air Force, FA4830 23 Cons CC. Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing.
Response deadline
May 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
Closed 120 days ago. Posted May 5, 2026. Scheduled to archive May 19, 2026.
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
The Contractor shall provide all hardware, software, ancillary equipment, frames, and training necessary to deliver nineteen (19) new pop-up targets, a dependable long-range wireless communications network, and a comprehensive remote-control system. Furthermore, the Contractor shall provide upgrade options to integrate and ensure compatibility with existing, on-hand ATA pop-up targets and chassis. Quantity: The Contractor shall deliver nineteen (19) new pop-up targets with all associated hardware.
Form Factor: The new pop-up targets must closely mirror the existing ATA "PIT" target design, form factor, and size to ensure seamless fitment into current protected target berms.
Power Supply: All target components must be exclusively battery-powered. The Contractor shall provide control devices and software capable of operating the entire target system.
Hardware Devices: Two (2) control tablets/pads designated for operator use at the range tower. Three (3) hand-held controllers designated for maintenance personnel. All handheld and tablet control devices must be battery-powered.
Software Capabilities: The control software installed on the tablets and hand-held devices must provide the following functionalities from the range tower: Accurate scoring and reporting of target hits. Control of background lighting effects. Selection and triggering of simulated return gunfire indication modes. Real-time reporting and monitoring of target battery power levels.
Range and Reliability: The system shall utilize a dependable wireless long-range communications network (e.g., WIFI) establishing a minimum two (2) mile range between the range tower and the pop-up target placement areas. All targets must be fully functional and controllable at the target location areas.
Power Supply: Communications relays and associated network components may be solar-powered or battery-powered. The Contractor shall provide system upgrade options and required hardware/software to make existing, on-hand ATA pop-up targets and chassis fully compatible with the newly provided targets, communications network, and remote control software.
Operations & Maintenance: The selected Contractor shall provide comprehensive maintenance and operations training to designated Grand Bay Range personnel. Training will cover routine operations, system troubleshooting, battery/solar maintenance, and software utilization.
Publications
Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.
May 5, 2026
Sources sought
Due May 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 4bdbba8fc0e44c5ca24c84788efa1011
Points of contact
- SSgt Jonathan Andrewsjonathan.andrews.4@us.af.mil2292574772
- SSgt Landon Dochertylandon.docherty@us.af.mil2292574739
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