Virtual Large Caliber Industry Day
ID: W15QKN26X1AQ0Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYACC-NJ

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Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Contracting Command in New Jersey (ACC-NJ), is hosting a Virtual Large Caliber Industry Day on January 13, 2026, via Microsoft Teams. This event aims to provide insights into opportunities within the Large Caliber ammunition portfolio, including development and production activities for 50mm and 120mm ammunition. Participation is limited to pre-registered companies that manufacture large caliber ammunition or related subcomponents, with a requirement to submit a registration form and a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement by December 19, 2025. Interested parties should contact Michael T. Lau or Erin M. Donaldson for further details and to submit their registration materials.

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    The provided document is a registration form for a Large Caliber Ammunition Virtual Industry Day scheduled for January 13, 2026, via MS Teams. The form requires companies to provide details such as company name, ownership (US or foreign), CAGE Code, address, phone, and business size (small or large). It also requests information for up to four representatives, including their name, citizenship, title, home address, phone, email, and fax. All attendees must be registered, and this will be strictly enforced. The form also seeks authorization to release company and attendee names, telephone numbers, and email addresses on an internet site to facilitate subcontracting and teaming arrangements. Attendees have the option to decline the release of their information or provide alternative contact details for posting. The form emphasizes that only information agreed upon by the attendee will be posted and shared.
    This Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement (NDA) between a Recipient Organization and the U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ) outlines the terms for receiving technical data, software, and information related to the Virtual Large Caliber Industry Day. The Data is strictly for proposal preparation and cannot be disclosed to third parties without ACC-NJ's written approval and a signed NDA from the third party. The Recipient must maintain a list of all third-party disclosures and immediately notify ACC-NJ of any violations. The Data is subject to a
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