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Transport Rifle Rack Weapons Cases — Special Shipping & Storage Contain

Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND · FA4887 56 CONS CC · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

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Published
3 Sept 2026
Closes
10 Sept 2026, 22:00 UTC
Reference
FA488726Q0060
Location
AZ, United States
Sector
Chemicals & Materials

Details

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND · FA4887 56 CONS CC is soliciting Transport Rifle Rack Weapons Cases — Special Shipping & Storage Contain. Solicitation number FA488726Q0060. Classified under NAICS 326199 — All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing. Product/service code 8145 — SPECIAL SHIPPING & STORAGE CONTAIN. Place of performance: AZ, USA. Responses are due by 10 September 2026 22:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

Salient Characteristics for 12-Count Transport/Rifle Rack Case (Item: 472-M4-M16-12-137)- quantity 12

  • Capacity: Must hold twelve (12) M4 or M16 rifles.
  • Construction: Must be a double-wall, roto-molded case.
  • Color: Olive Drab.
  • Hardware: Must be made of black carbon steel.
  • Exterior Dimensions: Approximately 45.40" L x 24.00" W x 26.50" D.
  • Interior Height: Must have an interior height of at least 40.2" to accommodate standard barrel lengths.
  • Weapon Compatibility: Must be compatible with both M4 (16" barrel) and M16 (20" barrel) rifles with flash hiders attached.
  • Optics Compatibility: Must support rifles equipped with optics such as Aimpoint Pro, CompM4, Trijicon ACOG, and EOTECH holosights (flat top).
  • Mobility: Must include four (4) shock-absorbing wheels.
  • Handles: Must be equipped with eight (8) comfort grip handles.
  • Security: Must feature a locking rifle bar to secure the weapons inside the case.
  • Environmental Protection: Must include a humidity indicator and a pressure relief valve.

Salient Characteristics for 6-Count Transport/Rifle Rack Case (Item: 472-M4-M16-6-137) - quantity 1

  • Capacity: Must hold six (6) M4 or M16 rifles.
  • Construction: Must be a double-wall, roto-molded case.
  • Color: Olive Drab.
  • Hardware: Must be made of black carbon steel.
  • Exterior Dimensions: Approximately 45.40" L x 24.00" W x 18.50" D.
  • Interior Height: Must have an interior height of at least 40.2" to accommodate standard barrel lengths.
  • Weapon Compatibility: Must be compatible with both M4 (16" barrel) and M16 (20" barrel) rifles with flash hiders attached.
  • Optics Compatibility: Must support rifles equipped with optics such as Aimpoint™ Pro, CompM4, Trijicon™ ACOG, and EOTECH™ holosights (flat top).
  • Mobility: Must include four (4) shock-absorbing wheels.
  • Handles: Must be equipped with four (4) stainless-steel, spring-loaded handles.
  • Security: Must feature a locking rifle bar to secure the weapons inside the case.
  • Environmental Protection: Must include a humidity indicator and a pressure relief valve.

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