Solicitation - Holder, Ammunition NSN: 1398-01-330-9529
ID: W912CH-25-Q-0102Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

NAICS

Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)

PSC

SPECIALIZED AMMUNITION HANDLING AND SERVICING EQUIPMENT (1398)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/63b97e1f55e744b68cba3f5b711099e8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command – Detroit (ACC-DTA), is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed Price Contract to supply "Holder, Ammunition" (NSN: 1398-01-330-9529) for the M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and includes a production quantity of three units, with an option for an additional three units, requiring delivery within 150 days after contract award. The solicitation emphasizes strict adherence to military packaging and marking standards, as well as compliance with quality assurance protocols and training requirements for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Interested parties must submit their proposals via email to Haley Bruns by December 15, 2025, and ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for consideration.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Haley Bruns
    (520) 692-8433
    haley.r.bruns.civ@army.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Sources Sought Notice Final W912CH25Q0102.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice issued by the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) aims to gather information on the capabilities and qualifications of potential vendors for the production of ammunition holders for the M1 Abrams family of vehicles. This market research is intended to inform the government’s acquisition strategy and is directed toward both small and large businesses. A Technical Data Package (TDP) is associated with this procurement, accessible only to contractors with a current DD 2345 certification. Responses to the survey are voluntary, and any confidential information must be clearly marked to protect it from unauthorized disclosure. The notice includes a selection of questions for respondents to provide insight into their company profiles, production capabilities, past contract performance, and other relevant business details. The deadline for responses is May 20, 2025. Overall, this notice indicates the government's effort to identify capable suppliers while ensuring compliance with technical and security standards in defense procurement.
    SPI_ SOW_12916856-1.pdf
    This document outlines special packaging instructions for a Tube Assembly (NSN: 1398-01-330-9529) to ensure military preservation, packing, and marking in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 and specific SPI requirements. Key provisions include Level B packing with one item per unit, detailed unitization rules for palletized shipments over 50 cubic feet, and comprehensive marking standards per MIL-STD-129, including bar coding, MSL labels, and Passive RFID tagging where DFARS clause 252.211-7006 applies. All non-manufactured wood packaging materials must be heat-treated to 56 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes and marked in accordance with International Plant Protection Convention standards. The SPI is validated, but prototype packages are required, and minor dimensional changes are acceptable with prior notification. Hazardous materials must comply with specific regulations for various transport modes, and a Product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is required with every unit pack and intermediate container.
    W912CH25Q0102.pdf
    This Request for Quotation (RFQ) W912CH-25-Q-0102 is a total small business set-aside for a Firm Fixed Price Contract to supply "HOLDER,AMMUNITION" (NSN: 1398-01-330-9529) for the M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles. The solicitation includes a production quantity of 3 units and an unexercised option for an additional 3 units, with delivery required within 150 days after contract award. A Technical Data Package (TDP), accessible via SAM.gov, is associated with this procurement and is export-controlled, requiring a current DD 2345 certification for access. Offerors must submit proposals via email by December 15, 2025, to the Contract Specialist, Haley Bruns. Key requirements include adherence to specific packaging (MIL-STD-2073-1 and Special Packaging Instruction 12916856) and marking (MIL-STD-129) standards, ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality standards, and compliance with government-conducted production lot testing. Contractors must also complete OPSEC and Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP) training and adhere to strict guidelines for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). All offers must be for the total quantities specified; partial offers will be deemed nonresponsive.
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