40mm Grenade Ammunition - Medium Caliber - Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE)
ID: W15QKN-25-R-0011Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

NAICS

Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)

PSC

AMMUNITION, OVER 30MM UP TO 75MM (1310)

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https://sam.gov/opp/690920544ad04e179eeac8c21ff1770f/view
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    Posted Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due May 14, 2025, 9:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, is preparing to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the procurement of 40mm grenade ammunition, focusing on non-recurring engineering (NRE) efforts. This initiative aims to enhance the lethality and accuracy of both legacy and future 40mm grenade ammunition while improving production capabilities and munitions life cycle management. The selected contractor will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, evaluation, and delivery of various medium caliber programs over a five-year period under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Interested parties should note that the RFP is anticipated to be released around April 14, 2025, and can reach out to primary contact Mariah L. Hanko at mariah.l.hanko.civ@army.mil or secondary contact David E. Schutzer at david.e.schutzer.civ@army.mil for further inquiries.

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