Ammunition Industrial Base Engineering Support Services
ID: W15QKN-25-X-17R1Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES (L013)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f03317d19dff40dc9fe71778709be5e3/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, is seeking potential sources to provide engineering support services for the Ammunition Industrial Base. The objective of this procurement is to sustain and modernize both the organic and commercial conventional ammunition industrial base, encompassing areas such as program management, risk mitigation, facility analysis, and engineering support. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the operational readiness and efficiency of the ammunition supply chain, which is vital for national defense. Interested firms are encouraged to submit their capabilities and relevant past performance information by June 30, 2025, to the designated contacts, Nicole Estrada and Wilson Au, via email or regular mail.

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    Nicole Estrada
    nicole.a.estrada3.civ@mail.mil
    Wilson Au
    wilson.w.au.civ@army.mil
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