New Generation Ammunition & Munitions Equipment (NGAME) for MMHE
ID: FA8532-25-I-NGAMEType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8532 AFLCMC WNKAAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/865019e9d8e04706997531249e12a277/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research for the Next Generation Ammunition & Munitions Equipment (NGAME) program, aimed at identifying sources for innovative munitions material handling equipment (MMHE). The procurement focuses on systems such as Ammunition Loading Systems and various trailers, with a critical emphasis on achieving and maintaining Nuclear Certification. This initiative is essential for establishing a robust industrial vendor base capable of designing, developing, testing, manufacturing, and sustaining MMHE, incorporating advanced digital engineering practices. Interested contractors are encouraged to respond to the Contractor Capability Survey by October 14, 2025, and an Industry Day is scheduled for October 29-30, 2025. The anticipated contract is a 10-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract with an estimated ceiling of $920 million. For inquiries, contact Lt. Tanner Reed at tanner.reed.2@us.af.mil or Capt. Kade Waguespack at kade.waguespack@us.af.mil.

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    Lt. Tanner Reed
    tanner.reed.2@us.af.mil
    Capt Kade Waguespack
    kade.waguespack@us.af.mil
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    The government is conducting market research for the Next Generation Ammunition & Munitions Equipment (NGAME) program, specifically seeking sources for innovative munitions material handling equipment (MMHE). This includes systems like Ammunition Loading Systems and various trailers, with a significant emphasis on achieving and maintaining Nuclear Certification. The program aims to establish a robust industrial vendor base capable of designing, developing, testing, manufacturing, and sustaining MMHE, incorporating digital engineering and model-based systems engineering. The government anticipates awarding a 10-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract with an estimated ceiling of $920M. Interested contractors are encouraged to respond to a Contractor Capability Survey by October 14, 2025, and an Industry Day is planned for October 29-30, 2025. This is a request for information only, not a solicitation for contract awards, and participants will not be reimbursed for their expenses.
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