Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) - W519TC-26-R-0003 - Competition Update
ID: W519TC-26-R-0003Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

OPERATION OF AMMUNITION FACILITIES (M1EA)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5f0b7dd9c25c44b69e93b6d309996d08/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is providing an update regarding the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) competition under solicitation number W519TC-26-R-0003. The update outlines the tentative schedule for upcoming activities, including the posting of responses to Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) questions and updated draft sections for industry review, with key dates set for mid-December 2025. The RFAAP is crucial for the operation of ammunition facilities, and the government plans to engage with industry stakeholders through virtual and on-site events in early calendar year 2026 to gather feedback on the draft documents. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Anna E. Whitcomb at anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil or Amanda Carlson at amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil.

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    Anna E. Whitcomb
    anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil
    Amanda Carlson
    amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil
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